
Nariz de un notario
by Edmond About
'Nariz de un notario' Summary
Alfredo L’Ambert is a successful notary in a small French town. He is known for his large, prominent nose. One day, he is involved in a duel with a rival notary and his nose is badly injured. L’Ambert is devastated by the loss of his nose and he becomes a recluse. However, he eventually undergoes a series of plastic surgeries to reconstruct his nose. The surgeries are successful and L’Ambert is able to return to his normal life. However, he finds that his new nose has changed his personality. He is now more confident and assertive, and he is no longer afraid to stand up for himself. L’Ambert’s story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of vanity and the importance of inner beauty.Book Details
Language
SpanishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors

Edmond About
France
Edmond About was a French writer and journalist who lived from 1828 to 1885. He is best known for his literary works, which are characterized by a keen wit, sharp satire, and a profound understanding...
Books by Edmond AboutDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books

Sally Simpkin's Lament; or, John Jones's Kit-Cat-Astrophe by Thomas Hood
This poem, written by the renowned Victorian humorist Thomas Hood, tells the story of Sally Simpkin, a young woman whose beloved cat, John Jones, trag...

Bourgeois Gentleman by Moliere
Molière's *The Bourgeois Gentleman* is a comedic satire of social climbing and the pursuit of status in 17th-century France. The play centers on Monsi...

Messieurs les ronds-de-cuir by Georges Courteline
Messieurs les ronds-de-cuir, de Georges Courteline, parut, pour la première fois, en feuilleton, dans l'Echo de Paris, au cours des années 1891-1892....

Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches by Mark Twain
This collection of stories by Mark Twain explores a variety of themes through a whimsical and imaginative lens. From political commentary to the human...

Chip, of the Flying U by B. M. Bower
Chip, of the Flying U is a classic Western novel by B. M. Bower. The story follows Chip, a young cowboy who is entrusted with the task of meeting his...

mißbrauchten Liebesbriefe by Gottfried Keller
In Gottfried Keller's humorous novella, 'Missbrauchten Liebesbriefe', we encounter Viggi, a businessman yearning for literary recognition. Driven by a...

Fables de La Fontaine, livre 07 by Jean de La Fontaine
Dans ce septième livre, Jean de La Fontaine continue de dépeindre les travers des humains. Toutefois, l'approche littéraire se complexifie, le texte e...

Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom by Tobias Smollett
Ferdinand Count Fathom is a satirical novel that follows the rise and fall of its titular character, a cunning and amoral young man who uses deception...

À se tordre by Alphonse Allais
Alphonse Allais est un journaliste, écrivain et humoriste français célèbre à la Belle Époque, connu pour sa plume acerbe et son humour absurde. (adapt...

Contos para Velhos by Olavo Bilac
“Contos para Velhos” é uma coletânea de poemas e contos curtos escritos por Olavo Bilac sob o pseudônimo “Bob”. A obra aborda temas adultos, muitas ve...
Reviews for Nariz de un notario
No reviews posted or approved, yet...