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Le nabab, tome I

by Alphonse Daudet

"Le nabab, tome I" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel published in 1877. Set during France's Second Empire, it follows Bernard Jansoulet, a former Marseille porter who amasses a colossal fortune in Tunisia and arrives in Paris with grand ambitions. Seeking popularity, decoration, and political office, he attracts swarms of parasites and schemers eager to exploit his wealth. As he pursues acceptance among high society and a seat in parliament, hidden enemies work to destroy him, turning his dreams of glory into a desperate fight for survival.

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