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_aKock, Paul de, _d1793-1871 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe White House (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XII) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-09-08 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced 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) | ||
| 520 | _a"The White House" by Paul de Kock is a novel written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Parisian society, the story revolves around the life of a government clerk named Robineau. The plot explores themes of social status, romance, and the comedic misadventures of its characters through their interactions at a lavish reception hosted by the affluent Baron de Marcey. The opening of the novel introduces us to Robineau as he navigates his mundane life as a clerk while yearning for social advancement and romance. He encounters two wealthy acquaintances in the Palais-Royal garden, Alfred and Edouard, who invite him to a grand reception at the baron's residence. Despite his self-deprecating humor and jealousy over his friends' wealth, Robineau struggles with his own lack of fortunes, especially as he prepares for the social event amid thoughts of his love interest, a milliner named Fifine. The introduction sets the stage for Robineau's hopes and aspirations, depicting a blend of lighthearted banter and the underlying social commentary of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFrench fiction -- 19th century | ||
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