Les vrais mystères de Paris by Eugène François Vidocq
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"Les vrais mystères de Paris" by Eugène François Vidocq is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story delves into the criminal underworld of Paris, presenting a tapestry of intrigue, deception, and the lives of its characters entwined within the dark alleys of the city. Central to the narrative are various criminals and notable figures of society as they engage in schemes and adventures that play out against the backdrop
of Paris's intricate social fabric. The opening of this work sets a somber and atmospheric tone, introducing readers to the remnants of a once-grand chateau in Choisy-le-Roi. As the scene unfolds, two destitute men stealthily approach the decrepit building under the cover of darkness, revealing a mindset informed by desperation and a readiness to commit crime. Their intentions become clearer as they attempt to break in, driven by the need for illicit gain. The subsequent introduction of a marquis and his steward hints at a wider societal commentary, juxtaposing the aristocracy with the underbelly of crime, further igniting the narrative's exploration of the complex relationship between class, morality, and survival in 19th-century Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Vidocq, Eugène François, 1775-1857 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13004066 |
| Title | Les vrais mystères de Paris |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, University of Michigan Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories, French |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39921 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 576 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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