Mademoiselle Blanche: A Novel by John D. Barry

"Mademoiselle Blanche: A Novel" by John D. Barry is a work of fiction set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Jules Le Baron, a Parisian businessman who becomes captivated by Mademoiselle Blanche, a stunning acrobat performing at the famed Cirque Parisien. As Jules navigates his infatuation, the narrative explores themes of love, ambition, and the contrasting worlds of circus performers and the bourgeoisie. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jules, who enjoys the thrills of the circus while reflecting on his life in Paris and his experiences abroad. After a brief interaction with a waiter and a visit to the circus, he becomes entranced by Mademoiselle Blanche's breathtaking performance and beauty. Jules's admiration quickly turns into a passionate desire to know her personally, setting the stage for a complex relationship as he handles his feelings while also confronting social expectations and personal introspection. The opening lays a foundation of intrigue and emotional depth, showing how Jules grapples with his desires against the backdrop of his societal status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Barry, John D. (John Daniel), 1866-1942
Title Mademoiselle Blanche: A Novel
Credits Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Ernest Schaal, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
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available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject France -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Circus performers -- Fiction
Subject Acrobats -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 39383
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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