Steeple-Chase (Maurice Olivier)

<p><i>Steeple-Chase</i> by Paul Bourget is a collection of short stories showcasing the author's keen observations of French society in the late 19th century. Bourget known for his psychological realism and intricate prose delves into the lives and moral dilemmas of his characters offering a glimpse into the social complexities of the Belle Époque. These stories filled with nuanced portrayals and subtle ironies reflect the literary trends of the time and demonstrate Bourget's mastery of the short story form.</p> <p>Steeple-Chase provides readers with a window into a bygone era capturing the essence of French culture and the timeless struggles of the human condition. This collection remains relevant for its elegant writing and insightful commentary on society and morality.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>