Those Queer Browns (1907)

Those Queer Browns is a novel published in 1907 by American author Florence Morse Kingsley. The story revolves around a wealthy American family, the Browns, who move to Paris and become embroiled in a series of scandals involving their daughter, Lorraine, and her relationships with various men. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social status, and the cultural differences between America and Europe. The Browns are portrayed as outsiders in Parisian society, struggling to fit in and navigate the complex social hierarchy. The title of the novel refers to the Browns' unconventional behavior and their perceived strangeness by the Parisian elite. Through the lens of the Browns, Kingsley provides a commentary on the changing social norms of the early 20th century and the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge them. Overall, Those Queer Browns is a fascinating glimpse into the world of high society in turn-of-the-century Paris, and a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.