
ARSÈNE HOUSSAYE
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PRÉFACE
AR—H—YE. - LES GRANDES DAMES
LIVRE I - MONSIEUR DON JUAN
I. C'EST ÉCRIT SUR LES FEUILLES DU BOIS DE BOULOGNE
II. LA LÉGENDE DES PARISIS
III. PAGES D'HISTOIRE FAMILIALE
IV. OU OCTAVE DE PARISIS FUIT SON BONHEUR
V. LES CURIOSITÉS D'UNE FILLE D'ÈVE
Set against the glittering yet restless backdrop of the Second Empire, the novel immerses listeners in a Paris where luxury and intrigue swirl through every salon and ballroom. The author paints the city as a stage for endless fêtes, yet an undercurrent of uncertainty hints at looming upheaval. Amid this world of opulent fashions and whispered gossip, the narrative captures the fleeting joys and hidden anxieties of those who chase pleasure while society teeters on the brink of change.
At the heart of the story is a strikingly handsome duke, a modern Don Juan whose charm ensnares the women of the capital. His magnetic smile and daring exploits make him the object of desire and dread, as each lover feels both the thrill of surrender and the looming shadow of inevitable heartbreak. As the first act unfolds, listeners are drawn into the intoxicating dance of love, ambition, and the fickle fortunes of Parisian high society.
Language
fr
Duration
~17 hours (998K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1815–1896
A lively figure in 19th-century French letters, remembered not just for novels and poems but for shaping the artistic life around him. His career moved easily between literature, criticism, and the theater, giving his work the feel of someone who stood at the center of Parisian culture.
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