02381cam a22003493u 4500 52427 UtSlPG 20260610134216.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PQ Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857 La confession d'un enfant du siècle. Finnish Vuosisadan lapsen tunnustus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-06-28 Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen "Vuosisadan lapsen tunnustus" by Alfred de Musset is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of a young man grappling with personal anguish and societal disillusionment in the aftermath of war, reflecting the emotional turmoil of a generation shaped by conflict. Central to the story is the protagonist's struggle with love, betrayal, and the existential dread that follows his romantic experiences, particularly his tumultuous relationship with a woman who ultimately betrays him. The opening of the novel presents a candid exploration of the protagonist's feelings as he recounts his youthful experiences, marked by both passion and despair. He begins by expressing his desire to articulate his suffering, catalyzed by a romantic betrayal that leaves him emotionally shattered. As he navigates the aftermath of heartbreak, he reflects on the broader societal conditions of his time, conveying a sense of generational malaise and confronting the realities of love and loss. The portrayal of his inner conflict captures the essence of romanticism and sets the stage for a deeper examination of his character's psyche and the themes of passion, identity, and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction France -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into Finnish Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52427 93261 93261