The Bath Keepers; Or, Paris in Those Days, v.1 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume VII)
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Authors:
- Kock, Paul de
1793 - 1871
About this book
In the midst of 17th-century Paris, a city teetering between nobility and the underbelly of society, "The Bath Keepers; Or, Paris in Those Days, v.1" by Paul de Kock immerses readers in a world of intrigue and social dynamics. As the narrative unfolds, we meet Léodgard de Marvejols, whose journey reveals the stark contrasts of life in a metropolis where virtue and vice coexist. The novel intricately explores themes of class disparity and human desire, all set against the backdrop of Parisian bathhouses, a unique element that highlights the era's social customs. Ideal for students and historians alike, this work offers a vivid portrayal of a transformative period, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature and society.
