Le monsieur au parapluie by Jules Moinaux

"Le monsieur au parapluie" by Jules Moinaux is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Paris and revolves around a mix of humorous and romantic encounters during a rainy day. The central character, Bengali, is a lively young man who navigates through a series of comedic events and interactions with various individuals, including a charming young woman named Georgette, whilst seeking to charm her under the pretense of offering shelter from the rain. At the start of the novel, we find ourselves in a bustling Parisian scene characterized by the chaos of people trying to escape a downpour. Bengali is introduced as he interacts with a flustered concierge and other colorful characters trying to find a way to stay dry. The narrative is filled with witty dialogue and observations about society, love, and the human condition, highlighting Bengali's light-hearted attempts to win Georgette's affection as well as his amusing perspectives on the situations around him. The opening sets a lively tone, promising a blend of comedy and romance as Bengali pursues Georgette amidst the absurdities of urban life in rain-soaked Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Moinaux, Jules, 1825-1895
Title Le monsieur au parapluie
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 16862
Release Date
Last Update Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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