Project Gutenberg 2015-05-08 Public domain in the USA. 280 Gautier, Théophile 1811 1872 Gaultier, Theophile Gautier, Theophile Gautier, Pierre-Jules-Théophile Le Sueur, François-Xavier Sueur, François-Xavier le Le Sueur, Francois-Xavier Toudouze, Édouard 1848 1907 Toudouze, Edouard Toudouze, E. (Édouard) Burnham, I. G. Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) Laura Natal & Marc D’Hooghe "Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Théophile Gautier is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of identity, love, and societal norms, centering around the intriguing character of Madeleine de Maupin, a woman seeking adventure and freedom within the constraints of her era. The story promises to intertwine romance and existential musings, suggesting a deep exploration of human desires and the societal expectations that often accompany them." The opening of "Mademoiselle de Maupin" introduces a narrator reflecting on their monotonous life filled with routine and an underlying yearning for adventure. Despite the habitual nature of their days, the narrator is deeply aware of their dissatisfaction and restlessness, yearning for the thrill of extraordinary experiences. They describe their lack of excitement and recount the experiences of their dull servant, who has traveled the world yet lacks the sensitivity to appreciate life. This contrast highlights the theme of longing for a more vibrant and adventurous existence, setting the stage for the exploration of identity and the pursuit of freedom that will unfold within the novel. The introspective tone invites readers to share in the narrator's reflections on life, ennui, and the quest for meaning against a backdrop of societal conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 423719 423528 2024-09-20T11:19:58.202311 2023-09-21T07:55:06.300232 text/html text/html 428070 2021-11-09T21:19:43 text/html 2301958 2024-09-20T11:20:03.696312 application/epub+zip 2308668 2024-09-20T11:19:59.100292 application/epub+zip 210444 2024-09-20T11:19:58.567323 application/epub+zip 2411736 2024-09-20T11:20:07.785250 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2401444 2024-09-20T11:20:03.170327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304662 2022-09-22T07:39:56.396092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406822 406810 2024-09-20T11:19:57.674311 2023-09-21T07:55:05.606217 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 406587 2021-11-09T21:21:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19298 2024-09-20T11:20:08.091255 application/rdf+xml 9770 2024-09-20T11:19:58.646306 image/jpeg 1769 2024-09-20T11:19:58.607297 image/jpeg 160787 2021-11-09T21:22:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 2198123 2021-11-09T21:22:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 2201562 2024-09-20T11:19:58.275348 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia