Publisher's Synopsis
Renee Mauperin is a novel written by French author Edmond de Goncourt and published in 1902. The story revolves around the Mauperin family, who are wealthy and live in a Parisian suburb. The main character, Renee, is a young woman who is expected to marry a man chosen by her parents, but she falls in love with her brother's friend, Julien. They begin a secret affair, which ultimately leads to tragedy. The novel explores themes of love, family, social class, and the constraints of society in the late 19th century. De Goncourt's writing style is known for its attention to detail and psychological depth, making Renee Mauperin a rich and complex work of literature. The novel was well-received upon its publication and has since become a classic of French literature.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.
