The Nabob is a novel by French author Alphonse Daudet, first published in 1877. The story follows the rise and fall of a wealthy Frenchman named J r me-Napol on Trottemant, who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle and becomes a ""nabob"" - a term used to describe Europeans who made their fortunes in colonial India during the 19th century.Trottemant uses his newfound wealth to buy a chateau in the French countryside and to indulge in a lavish lifestyle, complete with expensive clothes, fine dining, and a ...
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The Nabob is a novel by French author Alphonse Daudet, first published in 1877. The story follows the rise and fall of a wealthy Frenchman named J r me-Napol on Trottemant, who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle and becomes a ""nabob"" - a term used to describe Europeans who made their fortunes in colonial India during the 19th century.Trottemant uses his newfound wealth to buy a chateau in the French countryside and to indulge in a lavish lifestyle, complete with expensive clothes, fine dining, and a mistress. However, his extravagant spending and lack of financial acumen soon catch up with him, and he finds himself in debt and facing financial ruin.The novel explores themes of wealth, social status, and the corrupting influence of money. It also offers a satirical commentary on French society during the Second Empire, with its focus on materialism and superficiality.Overall, The Nabob is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century France and its obsession with wealth and status.1902. With a critical introduction by Professor W.P. Trent. A frontispiece and numerous other portraits with descriptive notes by Octave Uzanne. Daudet made his mark with gentle naturalistic stories and novels that portrayed French life both in the provinces and in Paris. In The Nabob, Daudet deals with the theme of new millionaires. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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