02583cam a22003253u 4500 73633 UtSlPG 20260610134713.0 m cr n 260607r20241908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 25 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-05-15 Notre cœur. Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Œuvres complètes de Guy de Maupassant - volume 25" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of literary works written during the late 19th century. This particular volume includes the novella "Notre Cœur," which explores themes of love, independence, and the complexities of personal relationships in a Parisian artistic milieu. The main character, André Mariolle, finds himself entangled in a web of emotions and desires as he navigates the intriguing world of Madame Michèle de Burne, a captivating and coquette figure who influences the lives of those around her. The beginning of "Notre Cœur" introduces readers to Massival, a musician, who encourages his friend Mariolle to meet the enchanting Madame de Burne, known for her vibrant salon filled with artists and intellectuals. As Mariolle reluctantly agrees to this introduction, we learn about his character—a wealthy but indecisive bachelor who has dabbled in various artistic pursuits without ever committing fully to one. Madame de Burne is depicted as a charming yet complex woman who, having endured a troubled marriage, seeks to reclaim her independence while engaging the affections of the men around her. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of emotional entanglements and the nuances of social dynamics in the fierce and competitive world of late 19th-century Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Louis Conard, 1908 French literature -- 19th century https://archive.org/details/notrecoeur00maupuoft/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73633 114358 114358