| The Confession of a Child of the Century Contributor(s): de Musset, Alfred (Author), Warren, Kendall (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1934648175 ISBN-13: 9781934648179 Publisher: Norilana Books OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2007 Annotation: The Confession of a Child of The Century (1836) by Alfred de Musset is the story of Octave, a young man of means, "taken with the malady of the age" -- a profound disillusionment with the world and humanity -- after his mistress betrays his trust. The single incident of infidelity serves as a catalyst that shapes the cynical mindest, following him for the greater part of his life, and imbuing with tragedy his subsequent relationships. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Psychological - Fiction | Historical - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6" W x 9" (0.82 lbs) 252 pages |
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| Publisher Description: The Confession of a Child of The Century (1836) by Alfred de Musset is the story of Octave, a young man of means, "taken with the malady of the age" -- a profound disillusionment with the world and humanity -- after his mistress betrays his trust. The single incident of infidelity serves as a catalyst that shapes the cynical mindest, following him for the greater part of his life, and imbuing with tragedy his subsequent relationships. |