02519cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500150015926400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050802420039152011940063353400450182765300270187265300300189965300350192965300230196465300730198765300370206085600430209799900170214023940UtSlPG20260610133541.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aHuysmans, J.-K.q(Joris-Karl),d1848-190713aUn dilemme 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-20  aProduced by Brendan King, Laurent Vogel, and the J.-K.
Huysmans web site at www.huysmans.org (this file was
produced using images generously made available by the
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http://gallica.bnf.fr)  a"Un dilemme" by J.-K. Huysmans is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex dynamics of inheritance and social relationships following the death of a young man named Jules, particularly focusing on the legal and moral implications surrounding his mistress, Sophie. The book delves into themes of class, gender, and the often harsh realities faced by women in society.  The opening of the novel introduces the characters M. Lambois and Maître Le Ponsart, discussing the fate of Jules' estate after his death. They explore the legal ramifications of Jules' relationships, particularly concerning Sophie, who claims to be pregnant. The notary, Le Ponsart, plans to deal with her without acknowledgment of any emotional or financial obligation, revealing his pragmatic yet cold approach to the situation. This sets the stage for the ensuing conflict as Sophie confronts the harsh realities of her situation and the societal expectations placed upon her. The intricate dialogues and character interactions highlight the tension between moral righteousness and personal gain, a central theme in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRich people -- Fiction  aSocial classes -- Fiction  aFrench fiction -- 19th century  aAvarice -- Fiction  aParis (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction  aManipulative behavior -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23940  c64956d64956