A Romance of Youth — Volume 3 by François Coppée
QR code
"A Romance of Youth — Volume 3" by François Coppée is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story explores the tumultuous journey of Amedee Violette, a budding poet, as he navigates the literary world of Paris while grappling with the complexities of love, friendship, and societal expectations. The book delves into themes of ambition and the bittersweet nature of success, particularly as Amedee's rise in the literary scene brings
both admiration and envy from his peers. In this volume, Amedee experiences a whirlwind of emotions stemming from his recent success as a poet, marked by the applause of the audience after his poem is recited. As he relishes his newfound fame, he grapples with feelings of isolation and jealousy from other writers while yearning for the love of Maria Gerard. The narrative shifts between his poetic aspirations, the influence of friends like Maurice and Jocquelet, and the stark realities of the Gerards' financial struggles. Amedee’s hopeful plans for a future with Maria are shattered when he learns of her betrayal by his close friend, Maurice, leading to an unexpected pregnancy. This revelation plunges Amedee into a world of heartbreak and disappointment, prompting a profound reflection on love, loyalty, and the harsh truths of adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Coppée, François, 1842-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Romance of Youth — Volume 3 |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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. | 3960 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03960-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 398 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!