Le Cocu (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XVIII): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Le Cocu (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XVIII): author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Le Cocu (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XVIII) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kock, Paul de (1793–1871).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Le Cocu" by Paul de Kock is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book appears to explore themes of love, infidelity, and the complexities of human relationships in a comedic light. The opening portion introduces various characters in a reading room, establishing a lively setting filled with diverse personalities, including a jealous husband and his secretive wife, who are involved in an intricate love affair. The beginning of the novel sets the scene in a reading room where patrons engage with newspapers while waiting for their turn. Among them, a playful young woman requests a novel, showcasing her spirited personality. As the chapter unfolds, it introduces Bélan, a character entwined in romantic intrigues, who is in a state of distress after a close call with his lover's suspicious husband. This intricately woven narrative hints at both humor and societal commentary while establishing the social dynamics and the various romantic entanglements that will likely drive the plot forward.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Le Cocu (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XVIII)
- Author credits: Kock, Paul de (1793–1871)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- French fiction -- 19th century
Gutenberg collections
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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