Publisher's Synopsis
The Weight of the Name is a novel written by French author Paul Bourget and was first published in 1908. The story revolves around the protagonist, Countess Adrienne de Monti, who is struggling to find her place in society due to the weight of her family name. Despite her beauty and charm, she is constantly burdened by the expectations and reputation of her aristocratic family. As she tries to navigate her way through high society, she meets and falls in love with a young lawyer named Georges Lagrange. However, their relationship is threatened by the social conventions of the time, as well as the disapproval of Adrienne's family. The novel explores themes of identity, social class, and the constraints of society on individual freedom. Bourget's writing style is characterized by his keen observations of human behavior, and his ability to delve deep into the psyche of his characters. Overall, The Weight of the Name is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a poignant commentary on the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for self-discovery in a society that values status and reputation above all else.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.
