The Confession of a Child of the Century — Volume 3 by Alfred de Musset

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Author Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857
Title The Confession of a Child of the Century — Volume 3
Note Translation of La confession d'un enfant du siècle.
Credits This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary "The Confession of a Child of the Century — Volume 3" by Alfred de Musset is a novel written during the early 19th century, which delves into the emotional tumult of love, loss, and existential doubt. The narrative centers around Octave, a young man seeking to escape his past and embrace a new life with his beloved Brigitte, attempting to rekindle their happiness amid the shadows of previous sorrows and familial conflicts. At the start of this volume, audience witnesses the hopeful preparations of Octave and Brigitte for an escape to Geneva, where they envision starting afresh. However, their plans encounter turbulence when Brigitte receives letters from her disgraced relatives, causing her distress and a sudden illness. Octave becomes increasingly anxious and suspicious as he notes Brigitte’s emotional struggles and silent battles. In the following chapters, the couple grapples with their relationship's fragility amidst the haunting memories of their past and the looming specter of doubt, leading to a poignant exploration of emotional turmoil, jealousy, and the complexities of their love. The opening chapters set the stage for a deep dive into introspection and the struggles that test the boundaries of their devotion to one another. (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. 3941
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 8, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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