Publisher's Synopsis
Catherine: A Village Tale is a novel written by Jules Sandeau and published in 1860. The story is set in a small French village and follows the life of Catherine, a beautiful and virtuous young woman who lives with her father, a poor farmer. Catherine falls in love with a wealthy young man named Louis, but their relationship is opposed by his family due to their difference in social status. Despite the obstacles, Catherine and Louis continue to see each other in secret, and their love only grows stronger. However, when Louis's father discovers their relationship, he forbids them from seeing each other, and Catherine is left heartbroken. She eventually marries a kind and wealthy man named Pierre, but her love for Louis never fades. The novel explores themes of love, social class, and the struggles of rural life in 19th century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
