02356cam a22003133u 4500 35223 UtSlPG 20260610133814.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Goncourt, Edmond de, 1822-1896 Quelques créatures de ce temps Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-02-09 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Quelques créatures de ce temps" by Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work explores various characters and settings, delving into themes of art, love, and the complexities of human relationships during a time marked by artistic and social changes. The stories feature a range of individuals navigating their personal struggles and aspirations within a richly described backdrop. The opening of the collection introduces a character referred to as P..., an ornamentist and artist, as he reflects on his life and work. Set in his workshop filled with artistic creations, it portrays his struggles with his craft, the influences of his romantic life, and the onset of hardship. The narrative captures the emotional weight of P...'s experiences, culminating in his battle with sickness and unfulfilled aspirations as he becomes consumed by the challenges of both the external world and his internal conflicts. This segment sets the tone for the rich character studies to follow, revealing the intricacies of personal ambition and the poignant realities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century Goncourt, Jules de, 1830-1870 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35223 76068 76068