The sprightly romance of Marsac by Molly Elliot Seawell
"The Sprightly Romance of Marsac" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two young men, Marsac and Fontaine, who are struggling journalists living in Paris, and their humorous escapades as they navigate financial difficulties, romantic interests, and the whims of their surroundings. The engaging dialogue and vibrant cast of characters introduce a lighthearted exploration of friendship and the pursuit of love amidst
the challenges of their artistic lives. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Marsac and Fontaine, who are desperately trying to avoid paying their rent. In a state of comedic chaos, their landlady Madame Schmid confronts them about their unpaid bills, illustrating their financial troubles. Meanwhile, Marsac's cheerful and witty demeanor shines through even in dire circumstances. As the plot unfolds, we see the duo concocting outrageous stories and sidestepping various characters, including their alluring landlady, Madame Fleury, who hints at deeper connections and potential romances. The opening section sets the tone for a playful yet poignant narrative, as each character’s motivations and relationships begin to intertwine against the backdrop of Parisian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Seawell, Molly Elliot, 1860-1916 |
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| Illustrator | Verbeek, Gustave, 1867-1937 |
| Title | The sprightly romance of Marsac |
| Original Publication | New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1896, pubdate 1897. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | "The Sprightly Romance of Marsac" obtained the first prize of $3,000 for the best novelette in the New York Herald competition in 1895.--Note |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Journalists -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75477 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1040 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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