02386cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500230014526400510016830000470021933600260026633700260029233800360031850000310035450800930038552013210047853400650179965300480186470000340191285600520194685600430199899900190204173031UtSlPG20260610134705.0mcr n260607r20241913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aBordeaux, Henry,d1870-196314aThe fear of living 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-02-26  aLaura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)  a"The Fear of Living (La Peur de Vivre)" by Henry Bordeaux is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work centers around the lives of the Guibert family, especially Madame Guibert and her son Marcel, as they navigate the complexities of familial duty, sorrow, and the impact of societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the pervasive "fear of living" that challenges individuals to embrace life's responsibilities and struggles.  The opening of the novel introduces us to Madame Guibert, a widow preparing for her son Marcel's return from military service in Madagascar. While waiting, she reflects on familial loss and her own aging, contrasting her memories of joyful family gatherings with the somber reality of their reduced circumstances. Her daughter Paule, filled with youthful strength and concern for her mother, complements the family dynamic. As the preparations for Marcel's homecoming unfold, there's an underlying tension between their happiness and heavy memories, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of love, resilience, and the challenges of reclaiming a joyful life after tragedy. The chapter captures the blend of nostalgia and sorrow, creating a rich emotional backdrop for the family's reunion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: E.P. Dutton & Company, 1913  aFrench fiction -- Translations into English1 aDavis, Ruth Helen,d1885-19374 uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/00867222440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73031  c113756d113756