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100	1		_aDumur, Louis, _d1860-1933
245	1	0	_aAlbert
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-02-11
508			_aProduced by Giovanni Fini, Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520			_a"Albert" by Louis Dumur is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Albert, a child with innate discontent and a foreshadowing of existential questioning, born into a mundane and uninspiring provincial family. It explores themes of the absurdity of existence, the struggles of coming of age, and the quest for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. The opening of the novel introduces us to Albert's birth in a dull, lifeless town where his parents embody the monotony and despair of their surroundings. Albert's early experiences are marked by a sense of disappointment and an inability to find joy or purpose in life, leading to deep reflections about existence itself. As he grows, he exhibits a rebellious spirit, questioning societal norms and the nature of happiness. The initial chapters detail his complex relationships with his family, his philosophical musings on life and death, and his fascination with his delicate cousin, Jacinthe, who ultimately serves as a symbol of his fleeting hopes before facing tragic loss. The narrative thus sets the stage for a profound exploration of the human condition and the search for significance amid despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrench fiction -- 19th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51178
999			_c92016 _d92016