02164cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500330015226400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150800290040252012240043153400450165565300180170065300720171885600430179099900170183323362UtSlPG20260610133533.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAldrich, Thomas Bailey,d1836-190710aMademoiselle Olympe Zabriski 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-06  aProduced by David Widger  a"Mademoiselle Olympe Zabriski" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a novella written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of high society, the story revolves around themes of fascination, class disparity, and the nature of infatuation. It delves into the life of Ralph Van Twiller, a wealthy New Yorker, as he grapples with his feelings for a circus performer, challenging societal norms and personal pride.  The narrative follows Ralph Van Twiller, who becomes inexplicably infatuated with Mademoiselle Olympe Zabriski, a talented and graceful trapeze artist. As Van Twiller immerses himself in her performances, he finds himself increasingly distanced from his aristocratic peers and habitual social engagements. Despite being captivated by her extraordinary abilities and beauty, he struggles with the absurdity of his feelings for someone considered beneath him socially. The story unfolds with whispers of his unconventional interest sparking curiosity and gossip among his social circle, ultimately leading to a quiet yet profound conflict between his social identity and personal desires, forcing him to confront the implications of his newfound obsession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23362  c64414d64414