
THE NABOB - By - ALPHONSE DAUDET - TRANSLATED BY GEORGE BURNHAM IVES - WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BRANDER MATTHEWS - IN TWO VOLUMES - Vol. I. - BOSTON LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY 1902
PUBLISHER'S NOTE TO FRENCH EDITION
Set against the sun‑baked streets of Tunis, the story follows a charismatic French expatriate who has made his fortune in the exotic bazaars of North Africa. He returns home with a taste for lavish living, eager to display his newfound wealth and status among his Parisian acquaintances. Yet the glittering façade soon meets the stubborn realities of old friendships, family expectations, and the lingering shadows of his past.
Through Daudet’s keen eye for detail, listeners are treated to vivid portraits of both bustling markets and the genteel salons of France, each scene infused with subtle humor and keen social observation. As the protagonist navigates the clash between his adventurous spirit and the conventional world he left behind, the narrative explores themes of identity, ambition, and the cost of chasing grandeur. The first act sets the stage for an engaging journey where charm and self‑reflection intertwine, inviting you to follow the delicate dance of pride and humility.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (470K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-02-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1840–1897
Best known for vivid stories of Provence and for the much-loved Letters from My Windmill, this French writer brought warmth, humor, and sharp observation to everyday life. His work moves easily between tenderness and satire, which helps explain why it has lasted so well.
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