Julia de Trécoeur by Octave Feuillet

"Julia de Trécoeur" by Octave Feuillet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Raoul de Trécoeur, a young man full of potential but undone by his wealth and irresponsible behavior, and the impact of his lifestyle on his family, particularly his wife Clodilde and their daughter Julia. The narrative explores themes of love, infidelity, and the quest for identity within the complex web of familial relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Raoul de Trécoeur, a man whose privileged background could have led him to greatness, but instead, he succumbs to a life of excess and neglect. Despite his father's failings, his affectionate yet overindulgent parenting leaves his daughter, Julia, both gifted and troubled. Clodilde, Julia's mother, grapples with her own pain as she seeks to navigate her daughter's deep bond with Raoul, while also being urged by her mother to consider remarriage. The initial chapters lay a foundation for the unfolding drama in their lives, setting the stage for conflicts stemming from passion, loyalty, and the struggle for personal happiness amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Feuillet, Octave, 1821-1890
Title Julia de Trécoeur
Credits Produced by Daniel Fromont
Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 26817
Release Date
Last Update Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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