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Set in 19th century France, the story follows Babolain, a young man from a wealthy family who grapples with discontent and the superficiality of his social environment. His search for meaning leads him into tumultuous romantic entanglements, including an affair with a married woman. The novel delves into themes of love, class, and personal fulfillment, offering a realistic and introspective portrayal of human relationships and societal expectations. Celebrated as a classic of French literature, it reflects the complexities of navigating privilege and desire.
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Babolain, Antoine Gustave Droz
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Babolain
- Subtitle
- A Novel (1873)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Antoine Gustave Droz
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9781437480986
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in 19th century France, the story follows Babolain, a young man from a wealthy family who grapples with discontent and the superficiality of his social environment. His search for meaning leads him into tumultuous romantic entanglements, including an affair with a married woman. The novel delves into themes of love, class, and personal fulfillment, offering a realistic and introspective portrayal of human relationships and societal expectations. Celebrated as a classic of French literature, it reflects the complexities of navigating privilege and desire.