02227cam a22003013u 4500 20964 UtSlPG 20260610133502.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 Pauvre petite! Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-04-03 Produced by Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Pauvre petite!" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complicated emotional and moral struggles faced by its protagonist, particularly focusing on the themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations in a historical context. The narrative provides a poignant exploration of the hidden depths of human relationships and societal norms. The plot centers on the friendship between the narrator and a woman named Louise, who is depicted as a delicate and passionate character. As the story unfolds, Louise's life takes a tragic turn following her marriage to a man who cannot fulfill her emotional needs. Despite her initial hopes, she finds herself entrapped in a relationship marked by unfulfilled desires and a growing obsession with another man, Dom Pedro. The narrative delves into Louise's emotional turmoil as she grapples with her feelings of guilt, societal judgment, and the ultimate despair that leads to her tragic demise. The exploration of these themes reflects not only Louise's personal struggles but also critiques the expectations placed on women during the era, rendering the story deeply resonant and tragic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20964 62199 62199