Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 86 Coppée, François 1842 1908 Coppee, Francois Coppée, Francis Edouard Joachim François Coppée A Romance of Youth — Volume 4 This etext was produced by David Widger "A Romance of Youth — Volume 4" by François Coppée is a novel written during the late 19th century, reflecting the themes of love, loss, and social dynamics of the time. This work is part of a larger series that explores the complexities of youthful romance and the societal expectations that accompany it. Throughout the narrative, Coppée delves into the emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly focusing on the bonds of love intertwined with themes of honor and personal sacrifice. In this volume, the unfolding tragedy primarily revolves around the young artist Maria, who finds herself caught between her feelings for Maurice and the reality of her circumstances following a brief romance that leads to unexpected consequences. As Maria experiences the intense emotional strains of love and betrayal, her life is complicated further by Maurice's reluctance to commit fully to their relationship. The narrative deepens as Maurice's military service and the eruption of war bring about a fateful end, leaving Amedee Violette, another key character, to navigate his emotions while caring for Maria and her child. Throughout the text, Coppée presents a poignant exploration of the intertwined fates of love and duty against a backdrop of societal expectations, ultimately revealing the sorrowful impact that fleeting moments of joy can have on individuals' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Paris (France) -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: French Literature 131035 2025-08-02T09:42:16.643428 text/html 130856 2025-01-08T22:31:46.478417 text/html 129697 2025-08-02T09:42:22.312406 application/epub+zip 130357 2025-08-02T09:42:19.550401 application/epub+zip 117284 2025-08-02T09:42:18.368410 application/epub+zip 251140 2025-08-02T09:42:24.421372 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240134 2025-08-02T09:42:21.673392 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212523 2022-09-02T12:32:01.058993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117824 2025-08-02T09:42:16.404439 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113136 2021-01-09T02:40:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18212 2025-08-02T09:42:24.557367 application/rdf+xml 14063 2025-08-02T09:42:18.972422 image/jpeg 3422 2025-08-02T09:42:18.616399 image/jpeg 46226 2021-01-09T02:40:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 129331 2025-08-02T09:42:16.655426 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 en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia