Le nabab, tome I by Alphonse Daudet
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Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897
French
"Le nabab, tome I" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel published in 1877. Set during France's Second Empire, it follows Bernard Jansoulet, a former Marseille porter who amasses a colossal fortune in Tunisia and arrives in Paris with grand ambitions. Seeking popularity, decoration, and political office, he attracts swarms of parasites and schemers eager t...
work to destroy him, turning his dreams of glory into a desperate fight for survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Kimberly Wright
1 month agoHonestly, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.
Sarah Wright
2 weeks agoOnce I began reading, the style is confident yet approachable. This book will stay with me for a long time.
William Wilson
4 months agoThis quickly became one of those books where the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. A valuable addition to my digital library.
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John Sanchez
2 months agoMy professor recommended this and the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. Well worth recommending.