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Uniform Title: La confession d'un enfant du siècle. English
Title: The Confession of a Child of the Century — Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Translation of La confession d'un enfant du siècle.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Confession of a Child of the Century" by Alfred de Musset is a novel written during the early 19th century, specifically in the context of the Romantic period. The narrative unfolds through the reflections of its protagonist, Octave, a young man grappling with the emotional turmoil stemming from a failed romantic relationship and the broader disillusionment of his generation in post-Napoleonic France. The opening of the novel delves into the portrayal of a lost and disenchanted youth confronted by themes of love, betrayal, and the moral malaise of society. Octave reflects on his experiences after discovering his mistress's infidelity during a lavish supper. The narrative captures his descent into despair as he grapples with feelings of betrayal and confusion about love. Solitude, intense emotional suffering, and philosophical musings characterize his journey, leading him to wrestle with profound questions about human nature and societal expectations. Through Octave's eyes, readers are invited to explore the complexities of love and the haunting shadows of a generation shaped by war and heartbreak. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857
EBook No.: 3942
Published: Oct 30, 2004
Downloads: 207
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: La confession d'un enfant du siècle. English
Title: The Confession of a Child of the Century — Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Translation of La confession d'un enfant du siècle.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Confession of a Child of the Century" by Alfred de Musset is a novel written during the early 19th century, specifically in the context of the Romantic period. The narrative unfolds through the reflections of its protagonist, Octave, a young man grappling with the emotional turmoil stemming from a failed romantic relationship and the broader disillusionment of his generation in post-Napoleonic France. The opening of the novel delves into the portrayal of a lost and disenchanted youth confronted by themes of love, betrayal, and the moral malaise of society. Octave reflects on his experiences after discovering his mistress's infidelity during a lavish supper. The narrative captures his descent into despair as he grapples with feelings of betrayal and confusion about love. Solitude, intense emotional suffering, and philosophical musings characterize his journey, leading him to wrestle with profound questions about human nature and societal expectations. Through Octave's eyes, readers are invited to explore the complexities of love and the haunting shadows of a generation shaped by war and heartbreak. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857
EBook No.: 3942
Published: Oct 30, 2004
Downloads: 207
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.