Kock, Paul de 1793-1871 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sister Anne" by Paul de Kock is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Dubourg, a somewhat careless and whimsical man in his thirties, who finds himself in a predicament after losing money that he received from his aunt. As he wanders the streets of Paris during a quiet night, he reflects on his past misadventures and contemplates reaching out to his friend Frédéric, the son of a count, for assistance. At the start of the novel, we meet Dubourg as he walks through the silent boulevards of Paris, captured in a mix of introspection and self-deprecating humor. He laments his poor financial decisions and considers the implications of his gambling habit on his friendship with Frédéric. As tension builds, Dubourg unexpectedly stumbles upon a lavish ball at Frédéric's home, quickly realizing he’s crashed a significant social event. The beginning sets the stage for a comedic exploration of friendship, societal expectations, and the consequences of one's choices amid the vibrant backdrop of early 19th-century Parisian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-07-03 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/40133 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40133 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133922.0 40133