L'illustre Partonneau by Pierre Mille
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"L'illustre Partonneau" by Pierre Mille is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the life of Partonneau, a character who has returned to Paris after a colorful career spent in various colonial capacities, notably in Madagascar. It explores his peculiar outlook on life and relationships, particularly with women, as well as the contrasts between his experiences abroad and contemporary Parisian society. The opening of the novel introduces
Partonneau as he returns from Madagascar and settles back into his modest Parisian life. He is depicted as a man of intriguing simplicity, dismissing his former high-ranking status with an air of nonchalance. The narrative hints at his past adventures while showcasing his current pursuits, particularly his relationships with women, notably Émilienne, whom he claims to enjoy but whose presence in his life seems superficial at best. His interactions suggest a blend of humor and critique of societal norms, as Partonneau navigates life with an outlook shaped by his unique experiences and practical philosophies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mille, Pierre, 1864-1941 |
|---|---|
| Title | L'illustre Partonneau |
| Original Publication | Paris: Albin Michel, 1924. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century |
| Subject | France -- Colonies -- Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Africa, West -- Colonization -- History -- Fiction |
| Subject | Caricature in literature |
| Subject | Imperialism -- Social aspects -- France -- Colonies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75357 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75357-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 140 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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