Gabrièl Mimanso - Carl Jonas Love Almqvist

Art. no. 216584051 24 Apr 2025

Gabrièle Mimanso is a novel by Carl Jonas Love Almqvist, published in three parts between 1841 and 1842. The work depicts events in Paris in the fall of 1840, including a failed assassination attempt on King Louis Philippe. Almqvist weaves in his own experiences from his time in Paris and gives a vivid picture of the city's social and political climate.

In Gabrièle Mimanso, the reader is introduced to a multifaceted story in which the title character, Gabrièle Mimanso, is at the center of a love triangle between two noblemen. The novel also explores the social tensions of the Parisian labor market, particularly within the artists' colony, where Almqvist himself appears in an easily recognizable figure. It provides a detailed account of the Parisian milieu, from the lives of prostitutes to court life, and reflects on contemporary political and social issues.