Les metteurs en scène

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Les Metteurs en scène" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores the complexities of social dynamics and relationships in high society, focusing particularly on the interactions between the wealthy and the aspiring elite. The story primarily revolves around Jean Le Fanois, a Parisian intermediary who helps wealthy Americans navigate the French aristocracy, and his connection with Miss Blanche Lambart, an intelligent young woman accustomed to the competitive social scene. At the start of the novel, the setting is established in the refined atmosphere of a Paris hotel during tea time where we meet Jean Le Fanois, who is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Miss Lambart. Their conversation reveals his role as a facilitator for newcomers seeking to integrate into high society, particularly American tourists. The chapter introduces other key figures such as Mrs. Smithers and her daughter Catherine, who are depicted as naive newcomers aspiring for social ascension, showcasing the intricacies and challenges of social ambition. The dialogue between the characters highlights the playful yet cynical undertones of their interactions, painting a vivid picture of their lives within the constraints and expectations of a demanding social environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Les metteurs en scène

Les deux autres

Échéance

Lendemain

La tragédie de la muse

Le confessionnal

Le verdict

L'Ermite et la femme sauvage

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Des huit nouvelles réunies dans ce volume, quatre: «L'Échéance», «Lendemain», «Le Confessionnal», «Le Verdict» ont été traduites de l'anglais par Mme Jeanne Chalençon. Mme la baronne Jean de Bail a traduit «Les Deux Autres», Mme M. P. B. «la Tragédie de la Muse», et M. Alfred de Saint-André «L'Ermite et la Femme sauvage». Quant à la première de ces nouvelles: «Les Metteurs en scène», elle a été écrite en français par l'auteur.

Release date is 2018-05-19