Publisher's Synopsis
Flamboche: Roman Parisien is a novel written by French author Jean Richepin and originally published in 1895. The book is set in Paris during the late 19th century and follows the story of Flamboche, a young woman who is forced to navigate the city's seedy underworld in order to survive. Flamboche is a character who is both alluring and tragic. She is a beautiful and charismatic woman who is constantly pursued by men, but she is also a victim of circumstance, having been born into poverty and forced to turn to prostitution in order to make ends meet. As the story progresses, Flamboche becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal, and must fight to protect herself and those she loves.Richepin's novel is a vivid and evocative portrait of Parisian life during the late 19th century. The author's descriptions of the city's streets, cafes, and brothels are richly detailed and full of life, and he captures the essence of the city's bohemian culture with great skill. Flamboche: Roman Parisien is a classic work of French literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of turn-of-the-century Paris. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption, and a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.
