# La poudre aux yeux

By René Boylesve.

"La poudre aux yeux" by René Boylesve is a collection of five short stories published in 1909. The stories explore the theme of appearance versus reality—the impression people give to others, whether intentionally or not. A father and son deceive each other about their finances. A worker's son rejects the superficial allure of high society. An elderly man finds joy in simple card games. A fallen entrepreneur wastes away from shame. A mysterious vagrant turns out to be an ordinary man fulfilling a lifelong dream of seeing the sea. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: French
- Subjects: Short stories, French; French fiction -- 20th century

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