A Romance of Youth — Volume 2 by François Coppée
"A Romance of Youth — Volume 2" by François Coppée is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows Amedee Violette, a young man coming of age, as he navigates friendships, love interests, and the complexities of social status and family dynamics. Central to the story are Amedee's relationships with his friend Maurice Roger and the Gerard family, particularly his feelings for young Maria. The opening portion introduces
Amedee as he transitions from childhood to adulthood, establishing a close friendship with the charismatic and seemingly carefree Maurice. They often spend time together, dreaming and confiding in each other, while Amedee grapples with insecurities about his lower social standing. After an invitation to dinner at Maurice's home, Amedee experiences a glimpse of the affluent life he yearns for, contrasting sharply with his own struggles at home. This chapter sets the stage for the contrasts in Amedee's life, from aspirations of literary success to the harsh realities of his father's declining health and his burgeoning feelings of love, all while hinting at the challenges and jealousy he may face in these relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Coppée, François, 1842-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Romance of Youth — Volume 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3959 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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