02172cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000580011324500140017126400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150800310040252012120043353400450164565300640169065300440175485600430179899900170184126825UtSlPG20260610133619.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aKrüdener, Barbara Juliane, Freifrau von,d1764-182410aValérie 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2008-10-07 aProduced by Daniel Fromont a"Valérie" by Freifrau von Barbara Juliane Krüdener is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of passionate love, virtue, and the conflicts brought about by unreciprocated emotions. The narrative follows a young man named Gustave, who becomes enraptured by Valérie, a young woman of noble birth, as they navigate the complexities of their feelings amid a backdrop of social expectations and personal turmoil. The opening of "Valérie" introduces us to Gustave, who reflects on his journey through beautiful landscapes, filled with a mixture of melancholia and vivid memories. He writes intimate letters to his friend Ernest about his emotional state, revealing a deep affection for Valérie but also acknowledging the complications that arise from his passionate yearning. The interaction between Gustave and Valérie establishes a complex dynamic, as she is portrayed as lively yet innocent, leading to an exploration of their motivations and emotional growth. The narrative sets a tone of longing and introspection, foreshadowing the forthcoming struggles of their relationship and the challenges posed by societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aItaly -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction aItaly -- Court and courtiers -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26825 c67734d67734