Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 72 Coppée, François 1842 1908 Coppee, Francois Coppée, Francis Edouard Joachim François Coppée A Romance of Youth — Volume 1 This etext was produced by David Widger "A Romance of Youth — Volume 1" by François Coppée is a novel written during the late 19th century, capturing the essence of early life and the melancholy of youth. The narrative centers on Amedee Violette, a sensitive child who grows up in a modest Parisian household filled with love but also sorrow, as he faces the complexities of childhood, illness, and the loss of his mother. The book reflects themes of nostalgia and the bittersweet nature of growing up amidst both joy and heartache. The story unfolds with Amedee's early memories of life on a balcony, colored by vibrant details that highlight both the beauty and simplicity of his childhood. As he transitions from carefree days spent with his loving mother to grappling with her illness and subsequent death, the novel explores the profound impact of loss on a young boy. The narrative deepens as Amedee faces life through the lens of his father’s grief and the kindness of neighbors who become a surrogate family, showcasing both the fragility of happiness and the enduring scars of remembrance. Through beautifully painted scenes and emotional depth, Coppée captures the universal experience of youth tinged with sorrow, forging a connection that resonates with readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Paris (France) -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 122366 2025-07-02T09:16:29.657846 text/html 122187 2025-01-08T22:31:08.968592 text/html 126932 2025-07-02T09:16:34.830816 application/epub+zip 127427 2025-07-02T09:16:32.332839 application/epub+zip 114664 2025-07-02T09:16:31.271852 application/epub+zip 246684 2025-07-02T09:16:36.676801 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235403 2025-07-02T09:16:34.205839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208854 2022-09-02T12:31:24.712207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109853 2025-07-02T09:16:29.422834 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 105163 2021-01-09T02:40:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18114 2025-07-02T09:16:36.792782 application/rdf+xml 14133 2025-07-02T09:16:31.770785 image/jpeg 3420 2025-07-02T09:16:31.512805 image/jpeg 43668 2021-01-09T02:40:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 126462 2025-07-02T09:16:29.669868 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia