This is Fromentin's masterpiece which first appeared in 1862. The freshness of its landscapes alone is enchanting, but it is most remarkable as a sober analysis of delirious passion. While still at school Dominique de Bray falls in love with Madeleine d'Orsel, who is a few years older than him. She discovers that he loves her only after her marriage, and elects to cure him. Their moral distress rises to a climax when she falls in love herself. The book offers a vision of chastity and pain which hints at the dark side of ...
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This is Fromentin's masterpiece which first appeared in 1862. The freshness of its landscapes alone is enchanting, but it is most remarkable as a sober analysis of delirious passion. While still at school Dominique de Bray falls in love with Madeleine d'Orsel, who is a few years older than him. She discovers that he loves her only after her marriage, and elects to cure him. Their moral distress rises to a climax when she falls in love herself. The book offers a vision of chastity and pain which hints at the dark side of life, suggesting that there are other ends to existence besides mere happiness.
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Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $5.00, good condition, Sold by Persephone's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gastonia, NC, UNITED STATES, published by Le Cercle Du Livre De France.
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Near Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 275 pp. Text in French. There is a 1" closed tear on the front cover at the head of the spine. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean.
Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $5.41, very good condition, Sold by Vashon Island Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vashon, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Didier.
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Fine. Text in French. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 194 p. Language: french-In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Dominique to cart. $12.57, new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
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New. Text in French. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 194 p. Language: french-In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
