My Neighbor Raymond (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XI) by Paul de Kock
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| Author | Kock, Paul de, 1793-1871 |
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| Title | My Neighbor Raymond (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XI) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "My Neighbor Raymond" by Paul de Kock is a novel written in the 19th century. The story weaves an entertaining narrative around the interactions between a young man, Dorsan, and the women he encounters in Paris, particularly focusing on his relationship with a charming flower girl named Nicette. The humor and social commentary throughout hint at a deeper exploration of love and virtue in a vibrant yet morally complex Parisian society. At the start of the novel, we meet Dorsan as he strolls through the boulevards, lost in thought about love and destiny. He unexpectedly collides with Nicette, a young flower seller, which leads him on a chase through the streets as he attempts to converse with her. Despite her apparent shyness and resistance, he becomes intrigued by her charm. Later, after a mix of comedic misadventures, including encounters with a cab driver and a rival suitor, Dorsan decides to help Nicette when she finds herself in trouble, leading to a poignant moment where he must confront his intentions and the implications of their newfound companionship. The opening sets the tone for a story rich in romantic escapades filled with both laughter and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41083 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 182 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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