Florival and Cie (1887)

Florival and Cie is a novel written by Charles Samson and originally published in 1887. The story is set in Paris during the late 19th century and follows the lives of the employees of Florival and Cie, a successful department store. The novel explores the themes of love, ambition, and class struggles as the characters navigate their personal and professional lives. The protagonist, Georges, is a young man who dreams of climbing the social ladder and becoming a successful businessman. He falls in love with the daughter of his boss, but their relationship is complicated by social expectations and family politics. Meanwhile, other characters in the novel struggle with their own desires and ambitions, including a young woman who dreams of becoming a famous actress and a wealthy man who is torn between his love for his wife and his desire for a younger woman. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of Parisian society during the Belle ?????poque and offers a glimpse into the lives of those who worked in the bustling world of department stores.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.