Proverbs in Porcelain, to Which Is Added Au Revoir: A Dramatic Vignette

Austin Dobson

ISBN 10: 1332404707 / ISBN 13: 9781332404704

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book of literary porcelain is a collection of six short stories, each intricately painted with vivid imagery. The author, a skilled artisan, draws inspiration from the golden age of French literature to present a series of vignettes that explore the delicate complexities of the human heart. Drawing on themes of love, desire, and memory, the author uses witty dialogue and poignant reflections to craft tales that resonate with timeless truths. From the ridiculous to the sublime, each story in this collection captures the essence of human folly and frailty with wry observation and gentle humor. These tales delve into the secret longings hidden beneath polite society's façade, revealing the raw emotions and vulnerabilities that lie just beneath the surface. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of language, the author creates a rich tapestry of characters, from the vain and self-absorbed to the deeply passionate and introspective. Ultimately, this book is an exquisite literary treat, a testament to the enduring power of storytelling to illuminate the human condition. Its insights into the complexities of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness will linger in the reader's mind long after the final page is turned. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332404704_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Proverbs in Porcelain, to Which Is Added Au Revoir: A Dramatic Vignette
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332404707
• ISBN 13: 9781332404704
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Drama

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Synopsis

Step into a gleaming salon of wit and romance in a beguiling dramatic collection. This volume gathers short plays and verse vignettes that sparkle with refined humor and charm.

Nestled in a prologue and a sequence of dramatic tableaux, this edition presents a gallery of scenes that feel both antiqued and alive. The works weave light satire, romantic entanglements, and playful language into compact sketches that read like stage directions and poetry in harmony.

• Elegant, accessible verse and brisk dialogue that evoke a bygone literary salon


• A mosaic of social rituals, flirtations, and clever put‑downs without spoilers


• Compact scenes set in parlors, gardens, and boudoirs with a theatrical flair


• Witty quirks of character and mood that reward careful, rereading

Ideal for readers who enjoy gentle humor, finely wrought prose, and dramatic miniatures that illuminate social manners with style.