Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 2 (of 2) by Théophile Gautier
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About this eBook
| Author | Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872 |
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| Illustrator | Le Sueur, François-Xavier |
| Illustrator | Toudouze, Édouard, 1848-1907 |
| Translator | Burnham, I. G. |
| Title | Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 2 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Laura Natal & Marc D’Hooghe |
| Summary | "Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 2" by Théophile Gautier is a novel written in the late 19th century." This work intricately explores themes of love, identity, and beauty through the passionate and tumultuous inner monologues of its protagonist, Madelaine de Maupin, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. As she disguises herself as a man named Théodore, she navigates societal expectations and her feelings for a young man, sparking a profound internal conflict. At the start of this volume, Madelaine reflects on her intense love for a young man named Théodore, grappling with her emotions and the realization that her feelings go beyond mere friendship. Through poignant self-examination, she conveys her admiration for Théodore's beauty while revealing her struggle with societal norms surrounding love and attraction. Amidst her emotional turmoil, she acknowledges her own identity as a woman and the limitations imposed by society, setting the stage for her transformative journey as she leaves her past behind to explore life from a male perspective. This opening encapsulates themes of passion and the quest for authenticity, engaging readers with both its lyrical prose and underlying philosophical inquiries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48894 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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