Project Gutenberg 2015-05-08 Public domain in the USA. 634 Gautier, Théophile 1811 1872 Gaultier, Theophile Gautier, Theophile Gautier, Pierre-Jules-Théophile Le Sueur, François-Xavier Sueur, François-Xavier le Le Sueur, Francois-Xavier Toudouze, Édouard 1848 1907 Toudouze, Edouard Toudouze, E. (Édouard) Burnham, I. G. Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) Laura Natal & Marc D’Hooghe "Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Théophile Gautier is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of identity, love, and societal norms, centering around the intriguing character of Madeleine de Maupin, a woman seeking adventure and freedom within the constraints of her era. The story promises to intertwine romance and existential musings, suggesting a deep exploration of human desires and the societal expectations that often accompany them." The opening of "Mademoiselle de Maupin" introduces a narrator reflecting on their monotonous life filled with routine and an underlying yearning for adventure. Despite the habitual nature of their days, the narrator is deeply aware of their dissatisfaction and restlessness, yearning for the thrill of extraordinary experiences. They describe their lack of excitement and recount the experiences of their dull servant, who has traveled the world yet lacks the sensitivity to appreciate life. This contrast highlights the theme of longing for a more vibrant and adventurous existence, setting the stage for the exploration of identity and the pursuit of freedom that will unfold within the novel. The introspective tone invites readers to share in the narrator's reflections on life, ennui, and the quest for meaning against a backdrop of societal conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: French Literature 423762 2025-07-19T13:46:30.598476 text/html 404000 2024-10-24T17:23:15 text/html 2301940 2025-07-19T13:46:35.427480 application/epub+zip 2308551 2025-07-19T13:46:31.421503 application/epub+zip 210370 2025-07-19T13:46:30.935491 application/epub+zip 2411676 2025-07-19T13:46:38.667460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2401442 2025-07-19T13:46:34.947489 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304662 2022-09-22T07:39:56.396092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406810 2025-07-19T13:46:30.200513 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 386904 2024-10-24T17:23:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18690 2025-07-19T13:46:38.805547 application/rdf+xml 9770 2025-07-19T13:46:31.008477 image/jpeg 1769 2025-07-19T13:46:30.972471 image/jpeg 2201556 2025-07-19T13:46:30.669468 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 en.wikipedia