Publisher's Synopsis
Daughters of Fire: Sylvie, Emilie, Octavie is a novel written by Gerard De Nerval and first published in 1922. The book is a collection of three novellas, each one focusing on a different female protagonist. In the first novella, Sylvie, the main character is a young girl who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the countryside. She becomes fascinated with the natural world around her and develops a close relationship with a tree. As she grows older, she becomes increasingly isolated and withdrawn, leading to tragic consequences. The second novella, Emilie, follows a young woman who falls in love with a mysterious man named Octave. Octave is a poet and a libertine who leads Emilie down a dangerous path of passion and temptation. As their relationship becomes more intense, Emilie begins to question her own identity and desires. The final novella, Octavie, tells the story of a young woman who is forced to marry a wealthy man she does not love. She becomes involved in an affair with a man named Octave, who is also the protagonist of the second novella. As their relationship deepens, Octavie is forced to confront the consequences of her actions and the limitations placed on women in society. Overall, Daughters of Fire explores themes of love, desire, and the struggle for self-discovery in a society that often restricts women's choices and freedoms. It is a haunting and lyrical work that showcases De Nerval's talent for crafting complex and emotionally resonant characters.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.
