Numa Roumestan: Moeurs Parisiennes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Numa Roumestan: Moeurs Parisiennes" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the fascinating milieu of Provençal society and focuses on Numa Roumestan, a prominent politician whose popularity intertwines with the local culture and traditions. The character of Roumestan serves as a vehicle for exploring themes of ambition, identity, and the contrasts between his Provençal roots and the Parisian elite. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Numa Roumestan during a vibrant festival in Aps-en-Provence, where he is greeted with enthusiastic admiration from the local crowd. Despite the public's adoration, the text hints at his disconnection from the more sophisticated world of Paris, particularly as his wife, Rosalie, struggles to fit into the boisterous southern atmosphere. The scenes highlight the social dynamics at play, emphasizing the communal spirit of Provence while also foreshadowing the tensions that arise from cultural differences and personal ambitions. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Roumestan's character and the societal expectations that shape his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numa_Roumestan

Release date is 2005-10-10