Publisher's Synopsis
Madeleine Jeune Femme is a novel by French author Ren����� Boylesve, first published in 1912. The story follows the life of Madeleine, a young woman living in Paris in the early 20th century. Madeleine is a sensitive and introspective character, struggling to find her place in the world and make sense of her emotions.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Madeleine's life as a student in Paris, where she falls in love with a young man named Paul. However, their relationship is complicated by Paul's infidelity and Madeleine's own insecurities. The second part of the novel takes place several years later, when Madeleine is married to a wealthy businessman and has a young daughter. She is still haunted by her past relationship with Paul and struggles to reconcile her feelings for him with her responsibilities as a wife and mother.Boylesve's writing is known for its psychological depth and subtle exploration of human emotions. Madeleine Jeune Femme is no exception, offering a nuanced portrait of a young woman's inner life as she navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and motherhood. The novel is also notable for its vivid depictions of Parisian life in the early 20th century, capturing the city's energy and sophistication as well as its darker underbelly. Overall, Madeleine Jeune Femme is a timeless work of French literature that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
