02621cam a22003133u 4500 57429 UtSlPG 20260610134326.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 Nouveaux Pastels (Dix portraits d'hommes) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-07-01 Un saint -- Monsieur Legrimaudet -- Maurice Olivier -- Un joueur -- Autre joueur -- Jacques Molan -- Un humble -- Deux petits garçons. I. Le frère de M. Viple. II. Marcel -- Corsègues. Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://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) "Nouveaux Pastels (Dix portraits d'hommes)" by Paul Bourget is a collection of portraits, likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of human character, presenting nuanced sketches that explore the personalities and lives of various men. Bourget's vivid descriptions and deep insights into psychological themes may appeal to readers interested in character studies and societal reflections of the time. At the start of the text, the narrator recounts his journey to Italy, motivated by the desire to reconnect with the artistic masterpieces he cherishes. Arriving in Pisa, he immerses himself in the beauty of local frescoes, particularly those by Benozzo Gozzoli and Orcagna. During his stay, he encounters two English women, Miss Mary Dobson and Miss Clara Roberts, who are diligently engaged in painting studies. As conversations unfold, the narrator becomes intrigued by the social dynamics and character traits of those around him, including a young, ambitious Frenchman named Philippe Dubois, who grapples with his aspirations as a writer amidst the backdrop of the Italian landscape. This initial chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of identity, ambition, and artistry against the rich tapestry of 19th-century Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French literature -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57429 98260 98260