Lecomte du Noüy, Hermine Oudinot 1854-1915 creator Stendhal 1783-1842 text utu 2011 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Amitié amoureuse" by Hermine Oudinot Lecomte du Noüy is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricacies of romantic friendship, arguing that such a bond captures all the charm of love without its associated discomforts or brutishness. The story revolves around the evolving relationship between Philippe de Luzy and Denise Trémors, as they navigate social conventions and their growing affection for one another. The opening of "Amitié amoureuse" introduces us to Philippe, who is eager to visit Denise and share a volume of poetry with her. Their correspondence reveals an underlying sense of camaraderie and a connection that feels both instinctual and profound. As they exchange letters, each character expresses a blend of vulnerability, humor, and philosophical musings, hinting at deeper feelings at play. This initial exchange sets the tone for their budding friendship, as both characters reflect on the nature of emotion and the social constraints around them. Through their dialogues, readers are invited to consider the complexity and nuances of love and friendship in a society governed by strict conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-07-05 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36635 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36635 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133833.0 36635