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100 1 _aMusset, Alfred de,
_d1810-1857
240 1 3 _aLa confession d'un enfant du siècle. English
245 1 4 _aThe Confession of a Child of the Century — Complete
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aTranslation of La confession d'un enfant du siècle.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-30
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Confession of a Child of the Century" by Alfred de Musset is a novel written during the early 19th century, specifically in the context of the Romantic period. The narrative unfolds through the reflections of its protagonist, Octave, a young man grappling with the emotional turmoil stemming from a failed romantic relationship and the broader disillusionment of his generation in post-Napoleonic France. The opening of the novel delves into the portrayal of a lost and disenchanted youth confronted by themes of love, betrayal, and the moral malaise of society. Octave reflects on his experiences after discovering his mistress's infidelity during a lavish supper. The narrative captures his descent into despair as he grapples with feelings of betrayal and confusion about love. Solitude, intense emotional suffering, and philosophical musings characterize his journey, leading him to wrestle with profound questions about human nature and societal expectations. Through Octave's eyes, readers are invited to explore the complexities of love and the haunting shadows of a generation shaped by war and heartbreak. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aFrance -- Fiction
653 _aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3942
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