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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life of a young provincial magistrate named Victor Deslandes, who yearns to escape the monotony of his small-town existence. His dissatisfaction intensifies with a letter from his friend in Paris, Gustave Blondeau, who boasts of his dazzling social life and financial success in the metropolis. Deslandes resolves to quit his post and venture into the vibrant capital, armed with an ambitious vision of his future. The narrative explores the striking contrast between the unassuming life Deslandes left behind and the ostentatious world he enters in Paris, where he finds himself both enthralled and disillusioned. As he navigates the complexities of high society, Deslandes grapples with the realization that true fulfillment lies not in material wealth or social status, but in personal integrity and the pursuit of one's passions. Ultimately, this book illuminates the timeless themes of ambition, identity, and the enduring power of dreams. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334830952_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334830952
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334830952
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)