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100 1 _aVerlaine, Paul,
_d1844-1896
245 1 0 _aMadame Aubin
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aProduced by Dagny and Frank J. Morlock
520 _a"Madame Aubin" by Paul Verlaine is a one-act play written in the late 19th century, showcasing the complexities of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. The narrative revolves around a married woman, Madame Marie Aubin, who grapples with her feelings for another man, Peltier, while caught in a web of romantic tension and moral conflict regarding her husband, Aubin. The play captures the emotional turmoil and societal pressures of its time, reflecting the constraints placed upon women and their roles in relationships. In this dramatic interplay, Marie is torn between her love for Peltier and her loyalty to her husband, Aubin. Initially swept away by Peltier's charm, she experiences a crisis of conscience, prompting her to reconsider their clandestine escape. As tensions rise, Aubin unexpectedly confronts Peltier, leading to a duel that serves as a climax of their conflict. Ultimately, after Aubin is wounded, he forgives both Marie and Peltier, revealing the societal duplicity surrounding love and honor. The play ends with a sense of resolution, as Aubin reassures Marie of their future together, highlighting themes of redemption and the frailty of human desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench drama -- 19th century -- Translations into English
700 1 _aMorlock, Frank J.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4661
999 _c46706
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