02287cam a22003013u 4500 3981 UtSlPG 20260610133119.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Bernard, Charles de, 1804-1850 Gerfaut — Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-04-01 This etext was produced by David Widger "Gerfaut — Volume 1" by Charles de Bernard is a novel written in the early 19th century, showcasing de Bernard's mastery as a realist author influenced by Balzac. The narrative revolves around the complexities of love, particularly featuring a young man named Octave de Gerfaut, who engages in a passionate but precarious attraction to a married woman, Clemence de Bergenheim. The themes of romantic entanglement and social dynamics within a historical context are likely to resonate throughout the work. At the start of the novel, a young traveler wanders through a picturesque valley in Lorraine, exhibiting both modesty and a hidden sophistication indicative of his true social status. He soon engages with a local shepherd boy while seeking direction to the chateau of Bergenheim. As he presses on, he witnesses a tense confrontation between the baron of Bergenheim and a disgruntled carpenter, demonstrating the baron's imposing nature and social authority. Meanwhile, the narrative juxtaposes this with the introduction of female characters, particularly Clemence, who face their own internal struggles, revealing the intricate layers of emotion and duty that characterize the lives of those surrounding the chateau. With vivid descriptions of the setting and characters, the opening chapters lay a rich foundation for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3981 46027 46027