02419cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500440015026400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050800340041152013960044553400450184165300480188670000320193470000360196670000190200285600430202199900170206448893UtSlPG20260610134126.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aGautier, Théophile,d1811-187210aMademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-05-08  aLaura Natal & Marc D’Hooghe  a"Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Théophile Gautier is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of identity, love, and societal norms, centering around the intriguing character of Madeleine de Maupin, a woman seeking adventure and freedom within the constraints of her era. The story promises to intertwine romance and existential musings, suggesting a deep exploration of human desires and the societal expectations that often accompany them."  The opening of "Mademoiselle de Maupin" introduces a narrator reflecting on their monotonous life filled with routine and an underlying yearning for adventure. Despite the habitual nature of their days, the narrator is deeply aware of their dissatisfaction and restlessness, yearning for the thrill of extraordinary experiences. They describe their lack of excitement and recount the experiences of their dull servant, who has traveled the world yet lacks the sensitivity to appreciate life. This contrast highlights the theme of longing for a more vibrant and adventurous existence, setting the stage for the exploration of identity and the pursuit of freedom that will unfold within the novel. The introspective tone invites readers to share in the narrator's reflections on life, ennui, and the quest for meaning against a backdrop of societal conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrench fiction -- Translations into English1 aLe Sueur, François-Xavier1 aToudouze, Édouard,d1848-19071 aBurnham, I. G.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48893  c89731d89731