02209cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450036001492640051001853000047002363360026002833370026003093380036003355000031003715080044004025201296004465340045017426530030017876530048018178560042018653958UtSlPG20260610133119.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aCoppée, François,d1842-190812aA Romance of Youth — Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-04-01  aThis etext was produced by David Widger  a"A Romance of Youth — Volume 1" by François Coppée is a novel written during the late 19th century, capturing the essence of early life and the melancholy of youth. The narrative centers on Amedee Violette, a sensitive child who grows up in a modest Parisian household filled with love but also sorrow, as he faces the complexities of childhood, illness, and the loss of his mother. The book reflects themes of nostalgia and the bittersweet nature of growing up amidst both joy and heartache.  The story unfolds with Amedee's early memories of life on a balcony, colored by vibrant details that highlight both the beauty and simplicity of his childhood. As he transitions from carefree days spent with his loving mother to grappling with her illness and subsequent death, the novel explores the profound impact of loss on a young boy. The narrative deepens as Amedee faces life through the lens of his father’s grief and the kindness of neighbors who become a surrogate family, showcasing both the fragility of happiness and the enduring scars of remembrance. Through beautifully painted scenes and emotional depth, Coppée captures the universal experience of youth tinged with sorrow, forging a connection that resonates with readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aParis (France) -- Fiction  aFrench fiction -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3958