The Confession of a Child of the Century — Complete by Alfred de Musset
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | La confession d'un enfant du siècle. English |
| Title | The Confession of a Child of the Century — Complete |
| Note | Translation of La confession d'un enfant du siècle. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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. | 3942 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03942-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 604 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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