Anet, Claude 1868-1931 creator text utu 2021 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Adolescence" by Claude Anet is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores the tumultuous inner world of a young adolescent grappling with the complexities of early love and sexual awakening. The work delves into themes of innocence, emotional struggles, and the challenges faced during the transformative years of youth. The narrative follows Philippe, a precocious and timid teenager living in the French countryside, as he experiences the stirrings of desire and affection towards women for the first time. This journey becomes more profound when he meets Henriette Maure, a girl his age, with whom he forms a deep platonic friendship that later evolves into a passionate love affair. Their relationship is complicated by the arrival of mature experiences and influences, particularly the character of Madame de Francheret, an older woman who introduces Philippe to physical intimacy. As the seasons change, so do Philippe's feelings, leading to a poignant examination of love, longing, and the bittersweet nature of first relationships as he ultimately faces the reality of separation and heartache. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-06-09 Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 20th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65578 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65578 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134520.0 65578