Kock, Paul de 1793-1871 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Frédérique, vol. 1" by Paul de Kock is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative introduces readers to a lively gentlemen's dinner at Deffieux's, focusing on themes of love, infidelity, and societal expectations among Parisian men. The main character, Charles Rochebrune, navigates discussions on romantic entanglements, revealing his own views on love and fidelity while engaging with his fellow diners. The beginning of the novel sets the stage at a dinner party where Rochebrune shares his candid thoughts with a group of men about the nature of love, his experiences, and the societal repercussions of his frankness. As the guests drink and engage in witty banter, they discuss their romantic conquests and misadventures, revealing a mix of humor and philosophical musings. Rochebrune’s character is established through his reflections on love, indicating a past filled with both romantic relationships and personal regrets, hinting at deeper emotional layers to be explored as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-12-17 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38331 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38331 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133856.0 38331