02167cam a22003013u 4500 34564 UtSlPG 20260610133805.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Lecomte du Noüy, Hermine Oudinot, 1854-1915 Maudit soit l'Amour! Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-04 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Maudit soit l'Amour!" by Hermine Oudinot Lecomte du Noüy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Magdeleine de Presles, a complex and elegant woman grappling with the disillusionment of marriage to a successful composer, Leprince-Mirbel, who has strayed into infidelity. As she navigates her relationships with a circle of intellectual friends, Magda reflects on love, trust, and the nature of her emotional bonds, captivating readers with her poignant musings and the delicate dance of her friendships. The opening of the novel unfolds with Magda inviting several friends for a gathering, revealing her social life and the dynamics within her circle. By depicting her correspondence with friends and offering rich descriptions of her character, the narrative illustrates her beauty, intellect, and the inner turmoil stemming from her husband's betrayal. Throughout this initial portion, the author captures not only Magda's interactions but also her philosophical contemplations about love and companionship, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of her struggles and desires in a world shaped by societal expectations and personal heartache. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34564 75410 75410