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The confession of a child of the century / by Alfred de Musset ; translated and with an introduction and notes by David Coward.

Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857 (Author). Coward, David, (translator.).

Summary:

The Napoleonic Wars are over. Octave, a young Parisian, loves his mistress Elise - until he witnesses her being unfaithful. In despair, he descends into decadence and libertinism. However, the death of his father takes Octave to the countryside where he falls in love with Brigitte, a young widow who spends most of her days caring for others.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780141391854
  • ISBN: 0141391855
  • Physical Description: xxviii, 285 pages ; 20 cm.
  • Edition: Penguin classics.
  • Publisher: London : Penguin Books, 2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Translation of La confession d'un enfant du sicle.
Reprint of the ed. published by Bigelow, Smith, New York, in series: Library of classical romantic realism.
Subject: Betrayal > France > Fiction.
Man-woman relationships > France > Fiction.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Pocono Mountain Public Library.

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