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100	1		_aJaloux, Edmond, _d1878-1949
245	1	2	_aL'Escalier d'Or
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508			_aProduced by Walter Debeuf
520			_a"L'Escalier d'Or" by Edmond Jaloux is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the exploration of human relationships and the passage of time, particularly through the eyes of the protagonist, who is deeply curious about the lives of others. The book introduces us to Valère Bouldouyr, an eccentric retired civil servant and poet, who is navigating a life that straddles between unfulfilled artistic ambition and heartfelt connections with those around him. The opening of the novel allows us to delve into the character of Valère Bouldouyr as he is introduced through the lens of another narrator, who shares his experiences with the quirky ensemble of characters in a local barbershop. Bouldouyr's curious nature is reflected in his relationship with people like the barber Delavigne and a young girl, Françoise, whom he seems to hold dear. This beginning paints a vivid picture of Paris's diverse social fabric, setting the stage for Bouldouyr's emotional depth and the reflections on the poetry of life that Jaloux weaves throughout the story. The intriguing character interactions and the subtle hint of Bouldouyr’s past as a poet invite the reader to explore themes of memory, artistic aspiration, and the poignancy of human connections. (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/4933
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