Karr, Alphonse 1808-1890 creator text utu 2012 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Bourdonnements" by Alphonse Karr is a social commentary written in the late 19th century. The book examines societal norms and behaviors, particularly with regard to gender and modesty during the era. Through observational wit, Karr delves into the contrasting notions of modesty among women in different environments, showcasing the tensions between personal expression and societal expectation. At the start of "Bourdonnements," Karr reflects on the notions of female modesty that he observed during his time in Paris and at coastal locations like Étretat. He contrasts the strict and concealed bathing practices of women in Paris with the more relaxed and mixed bathing customs at the seaside, providing a humorous and critical perspective on societal norms regarding women's attire and behavior in public. Karr also touches on broader themes of social justice and political critique, indicating his intention to explore and challenge the societal constructs that confine women and men alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-01-22 Produced by Hélène de Mink and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Third Republic, 1870-1940 PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38643 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38643 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133900.0 38643