A Romance of Youth — Complete

"A Romance of Youth — Complete" by François Coppée is a story from long ago about a young boy named Amedee Violette, who looks back on his younger years and how they were filled with love, but also great sadness. We see Amedee's world, full of family warmth and simple joys like painting and music, change when his mother gets sick and passes away. The story starts with Amedee remembering happy times on a sunny balcony with his parents and neighbors. However, his mother’s illness brings a shadow over everything, turning his carefree life into a time filled with sorrow and not knowing what will happen next. As Amedee grows into a young man, he has to deal with the pain of loss, his father's sadness, and finding comfort in his friendships.