02370cam a22003013u 4500 37601 UtSlPG 20260610133846.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Féval, Paul, 1817-1887 La fabrique de mariages, Vol. 1 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 2011-10-03 E-text prepared by Claudine Corbasson, Vinciane Knappenberg, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto) "La fabrique de mariages, Vol. 1" by Paul Féval is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story introduces readers to various characters navigating the complexities of love and marriage in society, with a particular focus on the encounters between a marriage broker named M. Garnier de Clérambault and his colleague Fromenteau. Their dialogue reveals the intricacies of matchmaking amidst comedic and poignant reflections on relationships and societal expectations. At the start of the book, two men meet in a rather desolate area of Paris, with one, M. Clérambault, being an experienced marriage broker and the other, Fromenteau, a more cynical agent who appears down on his luck. Fromenteau longs for the affection of a woman named Stéphanie, who has had multiple unsuccessful marriages, while Clérambault critiques Fromenteau's lack of social standing. As they discuss their respective situations, they touch on the themes of love, social class, and the pursuit of happiness. The narrative sets a lively tone, filled with vivid descriptions of Parisian life and introduces the intertwining lives of characters who may seek the ultimate goal of marriage, providing both humor and insight into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37601 78441 78441