02345cam a22003133u 4500 13671 UtSlPG 20260610133325.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Sand, George, 1804-1876 Horace Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-07 Produced by Renald Levesque and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr "Horace" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the character Horace Dumontet, a young man from a modest background who aspires to rise above his circumstances through education and ambition. The narrative explores themes of friendship, social aspirations, and the contrast between idealism and the harsh realities of life. The opening of the novel sets the stage by introducing the societal context in which the characters operate. It begins with George Sand's reflections on the character of Horace, describing him as a modern archetype that inspires both admiration and criticism. Through the description of Horace's upbringing in a family of limited means, the reader learns of the expectations placed on him to succeed, particularly through the pursuit of a law degree in Paris amidst his existential doubts. As he befriends a fellow student who studies medicine, the narrative captures their shared experiences, aspirations, and the contrasting views on their respective paths. The text hints at Horace's complex personality, revealing his affections, ambitions, and moral convictions, setting the tone for a deeper exploration of his journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction Paris (France) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13671 55059 55059