The Eternal Enigma: A Romance In The Life Of Yvette Guilbert

by Louis de Robert

Book Overview

The Eternal Enigma: A Romance In The Life Of Yvette Guilbert is a novel written by Robert Louis Ee. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Yvette Guilbert, a French cabaret singer and actress who was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel follows Yvette's personal and professional life, from her humble beginnings as a working-class girl in Paris to her rise to fame as a cabaret performer. Along the way, she encounters a number of colorful characters, including artists, writers, and other performers. The central focus of the novel is Yvette's romantic relationships, particularly her love affair with a wealthy American businessman named Jack. Their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the disapproval of Jack's family. Throughout the novel, Yvette struggles to reconcile her desire for love and companionship with her desire for independence and artistic freedom. She also faces challenges related to her career, including competition from other performers and the changing tastes of audiences. Overall, The Eternal Enigma is a vivid and engaging portrait of a fascinating historical figure, as well as a compelling exploration of the complexities of love, art, and identity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163088730
• ISBN13: 9781163088739
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"