02223cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000036001122450025001482640051001733000047002243360026002713370026002973380036003235000031003595080044003905201364004345340045017986530048018438560042018913982UtSlPG20260610133119.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aBernard, Charles de,d1804-185010aGerfaut — Volume 2 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"Gerfaut — Volume 2" by Charles de Bernard is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century that explores themes of love, artistic ambition, and social rivalry. The story revolves around the protagonist, Vicomte de Gerfaut, who is depicted as a talented and persevering writer navigating the treacherous waters of literary success in Paris. His life becomes intertwined with that of Clemence, the Baroness de Bergenheim, and he grapples not only with his passionate feelings for her but also with the complexities of societal norms and expectations.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Gerfaut during a jovial dinner with his friend Marillac, where he prepares to recount a significant personal story marked by heartache and ambition. The narrative reveals Gerfaut's past struggles in the theatrical world and instances where he faced emotional turmoil, particularly relating to his relationships and artistic endeavors. As he reminisces about a fateful trip to Switzerland, which ultimately leads him to encounter Clemence, the impact of their serendipitous meeting becomes apparent. The initial connection between the two characters is charged with tension and foreshadows the challenges that Gerfaut will face in his pursuit of love and happiness, setting a dynamic tone for the unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrench fiction -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3982