Les Faisans by Jacques Dyssord

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Les ‘Faisans’ by Jacques Dyssord is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Parisian life and revolves around the experiences of a variety of characters engaged in gambling, socializing, and navigating the complexities of personal relationships. Central figures include Nom-d’un-petit-bonhomme, a gambler whose fortunes fluctuate dramatically, and the Grand-Père, an older man entangled in the lives of those around him, often reflecting on his own past and present struggles. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces Nom-d’un-petit-bonhomme as he engages in a night of gambling at a casino. He experiences a rare winning streak, leaving the establishment with a large sum of money, only to later encounter a chaotic and disturbing situation with his concierge concerning the fate of that money. This leads him into a deeper exploration of his life choices and the various relationships within this social milieu. Meanwhile, characters like the Grand-Père and Grand-Gosse weave in and out of Nom-d’un-petit-bonhomme’s story, highlighting the interconnectedness of their lives as they each grapple with their personal dilemmas, desires, and the weight of their decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)