Publisher's Synopsis
Madame Monpalou is a novel written by French author Jean Lorrain and published in 1906. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy and glamorous Parisian woman named Madame Monpalou. She is known for her beauty, wit, and charm, and is the center of attention in the high society circles she moves in. However, beneath her glamorous exterior lies a troubled and unhappy woman, haunted by her past and struggling to find meaning in her life.The novel explores themes of love, desire, betrayal, and the search for identity. It also offers a vivid portrayal of Parisian society in the early 20th century, with its decadence, excess, and social hierarchies. Through Madame Monpalou's story, Lorrain paints a complex and nuanced portrait of a woman who is both a product of her environment and a rebel against it.Overall, Madame Monpalou is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Parisian high society and the complexities of human nature.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.
