Romans et contes by Théophile Gautier
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Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
French
"Romans et contes" by Théophile Gautier is a collection of fiction works likely written in the late 19th century. The opening narrative introduces Octave de Saville, a young man who suffers from a mysterious ailment, slowly consuming him despite appearing outwardly healthy. The likely exploration of themes in the book revolves around love, despair,...
Saville, who is seemingly perfectly healthy yet is plagued by an inexplicable affliction that causes him to feel increasingly detached from life. As he undergoes various attempts at treatment that yield no results, it is revealed that his struggle is more psychological than physical—he experiences a deep existential despair, feeling drained and disconnected from joy. The arrival of Dr. Balthazar Cherbonneau promises a different approach, suggesting that Octave's ailment stems from a lack of will to live, hinting at an intriguing interplay between mind and body, and setting up a narrative rich in emotional complexity and depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Carol Rodriguez
1 month agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.
Daniel Walker
4 months agoI needed a solid reference and the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I have no regrets downloading this.
Kimberly Taylor
5 months agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. An impressive piece of work.
Edward Davis
2 weeks agoHonestly, the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. This turned out to be a great decision.
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Lisa Davis
3 months agoThis was recommended to me by a colleague and the material feels polished and professionally edited. Thanks for making this available.