La Apollinaire, Guillaume 1880-1918 creator text utu 2018 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "La femme assise" by Guillaume Apollinaire is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Elvire Goulot, whose experiences offer a glimpse into her complex relationships with various men and women, as well as her artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of early 20th-century European society, the novel explores themes of love, sexuality, and the impact of historical events on personal lives. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Elvire Goulot, a talented painter who has a profound admiration for horses, recalling her childhood in Maisons-Laffitte. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of her passionate and complicated entanglements with men, particularly a married doctor named Georges and the Grand Duke André Pétrovitch. Elvire’s journey takes her from her initial innocence through experiences filled with decadence and sophistication, revealing her evolving identity as she navigates relationships with varied individuals, including artists and socialites in a vibrant Parisian scene. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of Elvire's character amidst the complexities of love and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-10-23 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Laurent Vogel and the Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 20th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58154 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58154 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134335.0 58154