This expansive volume brings together a range of literary works by one of the most popular and prolific French writers of the 19th century. Charles Paul de Kock's stories of Parisian life and society were hugely popular in his day, and his works offer a vivid and entertaining glimpse into the mores and customs of French society during this time. With translations by the renowned scholar Mary H. Ford, this volume provides English-speaking readers with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the works of this fascinating and influential writer.

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