"The Confession of a Child of the Century" by Alfred de Musset is a story set in the Romantic era, telling the tale of Octave, a young man trying to find his way after things go wrong in his love life within a disappointed generation in France after Napoleon. The book opens with a look at a youth that feels lost, including discussions about love, betrayal, and the wrongdoings of society. Octave thinks back to when he found out his mistress was unfaithful during dinner, and the story follows him as he becomes depressed, confused, and struggles with love. Octave is alone, feels deep pain, and thinks deeply about life, wanting to understand who people really are and what society expects of them. Through Octave's experiences, readers get to think about the difficult parts of love and the sadness of a generation that has known war and heartbreak.
The Confession of a Child of the Century — Complete
By Alfred de Musset
In a time of war's aftermath, a young man's world shatters when love turns to betrayal, sending him on a quest for meaning in a world that seems to have lost its way.
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About the AuthorAlfred Louis Charles de Musset-Pathay was a French dramatist, poet, and novelist. Along with his poetry, he is known for writing the autobiographical novel La Confession d'un enfant du siècle.
Alfred Louis Charles de Musset-Pathay was a French dramatist, poet, and novelist. Along with his poetry, he is known for writing the autobiographical novel La Confession d'un enfant du siècle.
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