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100 1 _aBoulenger, Marcel,
_d1873-1932
245 1 3 _aLe fourbe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-08-09
508 _aProduced by Clarity, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Le Fourbe" by Marcel Boulenger is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around François Simonin, who reflects on his relationship with his friend Denis Claudion, an English explosives manufacturer, and navigates the complexities of love, deceit, and ambition in a society where appearances and actions often clash. As the narrative unfolds, conflicts arise regarding their differing views on life, beauty, and the moral implications of their actions. The opening of "Le Fourbe" introduces the character of François Simonin, who recounts his long-standing friendship with Denis Claudion, a charismatic man leading a successful life in England’s explosives industry during a tumultuous time in Europe. Through their engaging conversations in Paris, Denis presents a ruthless philosophy that emphasizes action over contemplation, providing a stark contrast to François's introspective nature. François also hints at a romantic encounter with Marie-Dorothée Gianelli, a captivating woman whose beauty and charm deeply affect him, setting the stage for a love story intertwined with socio-political themes and personal guilt. This initial exposition sets the tone for a narrative exploring the morality behind actions taken in the name of love and ambition against a vivid backdrop of early 20th-century European dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60080
999 _c100906
_d100906