Novels by Paul De Kock Vol. XVIII Le Cocu - Kock, Paul De
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Novels of Paul De Kock Vol. XVIII: Le cocu delivers a sharp, comedic portrayal of romantic duplicity and the subtle power plays embedded in daily routines. Set against the backdrop of a reading room bustling with idle chatter and quiet observation, the narrative exposes the tension between outward decorum and concealed motives. It captures how suspicion, flirtation, and secrecy interweave in confined public spaces, turning even routine moments into stages for private drama. Characters navigate suspicion and desire through coded language, feigned indifference, and restless glances, revealing…mehr

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Novels of Paul De Kock Vol. XVIII: Le cocu delivers a sharp, comedic portrayal of romantic duplicity and the subtle power plays embedded in daily routines. Set against the backdrop of a reading room bustling with idle chatter and quiet observation, the narrative exposes the tension between outward decorum and concealed motives. It captures how suspicion, flirtation, and secrecy interweave in confined public spaces, turning even routine moments into stages for private drama. Characters navigate suspicion and desire through coded language, feigned indifference, and restless glances, revealing the social performance required to maintain both appearances and secrets. With an eye for absurdity, the novel mocks conventional moral standards by emphasizing how jealousy and pretense can both disguise and amplify passion. The humorous tone does not dilute the novel s reflections on emotional vulnerability; instead, it highlights the fragile line between comedy and discomfort. This layered portrayal of infidelity and intrigue critiques the illusions of honesty in romantic relationships and invites deeper scrutiny of love's theatrical contradictions.
Autorenporträt
Charles Paul De Kock was born on May 21, 1793, in Passy, Paris, to Jean Conrad de Kock. He became widely known in 19th-century France as a novelist whose works reached an unusually broad audience, owing to their accessible style and frequent use of humor, satire, and everyday life. Though his stories gained immense popularity and commercial success, especially among the lower and middle classes, they were often dismissed by critics for their perceived vulgarity and lack of refinement. De Kock focused on portraying the habits, desires, and follies of ordinary Parisians, often drawing from the familiar streets and neighborhoods that shaped his experiences. His books provided a comic and exaggerated reflection of urban life, filled with eccentric characters and situational mishaps. Beyond literature, he contributed to the cultural texture of the era by blending entertainment with social observations. He had children including Henry de Kock and Luis Casadesus, and among his grandchildren were Henri and Francis Casadesus. Charles Paul de Kock died in Paris on August 29, 1871, at the age of 78.