Publisher's Synopsis
Stephanie is a novel written by French author Louis Francois Veuillot and published in 1883. The story revolves around the titular character, Stephanie, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in the French countryside and move to Paris after her father dies. In the city, Stephanie is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle, who introduce her to high society and the world of fashion. As Stephanie navigates her new life, she begins to fall in love with a young artist named Paul. However, her aunt and uncle disapprove of the match and pressure her to marry a wealthy businessman instead. Stephanie must choose between following her heart or obeying her family's wishes. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations, as well as the contrast between rural and urban life in 19th century France. Veuillot's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and attention to detail, immersing the reader in the world of Stephanie and her struggles. Overall, Stephanie is a classic work of French literature that continues to be cherished by 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.
