Physiologie de l'amour moderne by Paul Bourget

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Author Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935
Title Physiologie de l'amour moderne
Note Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Anne Dreze and Marc D'Hooghe.
Summary "Physiologie de l'amour moderne" by Paul Bourget is a literary work written during the late 19th century. The book explores the complexities of love and relationships, particularly focusing on the emotional turmoil experienced by a character named Claude Larcher, who navigates the painful aftermath of heartbreak and infidelity. It provides a reflection on modern romantic relationships in a rapidly evolving societal landscape, shifting between philosophical musings and intimate musings on love. The opening of the work presents a preface that sets the stage for a collection of posthumous fragments left by Larcher. The narrator expresses a mix of admiration and concern for Larcher's writings, which are filled with personal reflections on his tumultuous love life, particularly regarding a woman named Colette Rigaud. As Larcher's feelings oscillate between love and profound resentment, the narrative hints at themes of jealousy, desire for vengeance, and the struggle to comprehend love's complex nature. He grapples with memories and visceral emotions, leading to analytical commentary on the state of love and relationships among contemporary society. The tone is introspective and contemplative, inviting readers into Larcher's troubled psyche. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Love
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EBook-No. 16815
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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