The Confession of a Child of the Century — Volume 2 by Alfred de Musset
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| Author | Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857 |
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| Title | The Confession of a Child of the Century — Volume 2 |
| Note | Translation of La confession d'un enfant du siècle. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Confession of a Child of the Century — Volume 2" by Alfred de Musset is a novel likely written during the early 19th century. The narrative follows the protagonist, Octave, as he navigates profound themes of love, loss, and self-discovery in the wake of his father's death. The opening chapters set a somber tone, focusing on Octave's grief and solitude, leading to his complex emotional struggles and burgeoning relationship with a woman named Brigitte. The beginning of the novel introduces Octave’s profound sorrow following the death of his father, which leaves him feeling lost and disconnected from life. He reflects on the impact of his father's love and virtuous life, struggling with a sense of lingering bitterness and despair. As time passes, Octave gradually shifts from his loneliness and grief to a sense of self-reflection and a desire for connection. The introduction of Brigitte marks a pivotal change, as she represents both solace and the complexities of love, leading to moments of tender connection interspersed with Octave's growing suspicions and insecurities regarding her past. This tumultuous interplay of emotions lays the groundwork for an intricate exploration of love and trust that unfolds throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | France -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3940 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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