"A Virgin Heart: A Novel" by Remy de Gourmont is a story set in the early 1900s that studies innocence and longing through Rose, a youthful girl, and M. Hervart, a man facing middle age. As Rose enjoys her time in nature, M. Hervart watches her, thinking about love and the connection growing between them. Their innocent flirting starts a battle inside M. Hervart as he struggles with what he wants versus what society expects. The beginning shows their developing relationship, where childish games slowly change into deeper feelings, suggesting a tricky journey ahead filled with questions about innocence and what people truly want.
A Virgin Heart: A Novel
By Remy de Gourmont
In a world of youthful freedom and mature reflection, a delicate dance of innocent flirtation teases the boundary between simple connection and forbidden desire.
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About the AuthorRemy de Gourmont was a French symbolist poet, novelist, and influential critic. He was widely read in his era, and an important influence on Blaise Cendrars and Georges Bataille. The spelling Rémy de Gourmont is incorrect, albeit common.
Remy de Gourmont was a French symbolist poet, novelist, and influential critic. He was widely read in his era, and an important influence on Blaise Cendrars and Georges Bataille. The spelling Rémy de Gourmont is incorrect, albeit common.
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