Alphonse Daudet / George Burnham Ives
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Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
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The Nabob V1 is a novel written by the French author Alphonse Daudet and was first published in 1898. The story revolves around a wealthy and powerful Indian businessman named Jansoulet, who is also known as the Nabob. Jansoulet travels to Paris to seek recognition and acceptance from the French aristocracy, but he soon realizes that his wealth and power cannot buy him everything.The novel explores themes of wealth, power, corruption, and social status. Jansoulet’s attempts to fit into French high society are met with both acceptance and rejection, and he struggles to navigate the complex social dynamics of the time. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in various scandals and intrigues, including political corruption and romantic entanglements.The Nabob V1 is the first volume of a two-part series, and it ends on a cliffhanger, leaving readers eager to find out what happens next. Daudet’s writing is known for its vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and insightful social commentary, and this book is no exception. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century France and the challenges faced by those who sought to rise above their station.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
