The Englishman's Fortnight In Paris

Or The Art Of Ruining Himself There In A Few Days (1777)

von Jean Jacques Rutledge

236 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Englishman's Fortnight in Paris: Or The Art of Ruining Himself There in a Few Days is a satirical novel written by Jean Jacques Rutledge in 1777. The book follows the story of an Englishman who travels to Paris for a two-week vacation, but ends up spending all his money on lavish parties, expensive clothes, and gambling. The protagonist, who remains unnamed throughout the book, becomes infatuated with the French lifestyle and culture, and is unable to resist the temptations of the city. As a result, he quickly finds himself in debt and must resort to desperate measures to pay off his creditors. The novel is a humorous and biting critique of the excesses and vices of the upper classes, and serves as a cautionary tale for those who seek to live beyond their means. Rutledge's witty and incisive prose offers a sharp commentary on the cultural differences between England and France, and highlights the dangers of succumbing to the allure of a foreign land. The Englishman's Fortnight in Paris is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, and remains a testament to the enduring appeal of satire as a literary form.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.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Reisen und Urlaub
• ISBN: 9781104912093
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.08.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC