| Author |
Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873 |
| Title |
Les gens de bureau
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Distributed Proofreaders Europe, http://dp.rastko.net Project Carlo Traverso This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
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| Summary |
"Les gens de bureau" by Émile Gaboriau is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces Romain Caldas, an aspiring civil servant who feels out of place in the bureaucratic system of the French administration, depicting the intricacies and absurdities of governmental employment. Through Romain's journey, the book explores themes of ambition, disillusionment, and the farcical elements of bureaucracy, ultimately questioning the integrity and meritocracy within the public sector. The opening of the novel establishes Romain Caldas as a character who is keenly aware of the challenges that lie ahead in pursuing a position within the civil service, especially as he prepares for the daunting examination that determines employment. As he navigates the crowded examination hall, he contemplates the backgrounds and connections of his fellow candidates, grappling with the realization that merit alone may not secure him a position. The bureaucratic atmosphere is characterized by a mixture of anxiety and hope as Romain enters this world, painted vividly through Gaboriau's humorous yet critical lens. The early chapters lay the groundwork for Romain's subsequent trials and tribulations within the administrative landscape, as well as his relationships with various characters he encounters in this new environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Clerks -- Fiction
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Public administration -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11301 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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