Wormwood: A Drama Of Paris

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Set against the backdrop of Paris, this novel explores themes of betrayal, addiction, and the darker aspects of modernity through the tragic journey of Gaston Beauvais. After being deceived by his fiancée and best friend, Gaston descends into a world of absinthe-fueled despair and violence. Corelli’s work offers a critical social commentary on the moral decay of contemporary French society, echoing the realism of her contemporaries while addressing philosophical and psychological questions relevant to an evolving world.