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The story follows Felix Gaudissart, an ambitious traveling salesman from Paris, known for his success in selling clothing, hats, and now life insurance and newspaper subscriptions. As he navigates his sales endeavors, he encounters various ideologies, including Saint-Simonianism and republicanism, which he learns about without genuine belief. Set against the backdrop of provincial life, the narrative explores themes of ambition, commerce, and the superficiality of adopting beliefs for personal gain.
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The Illustrious Gaudissart, Honoré de Balzac
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