Adolescence

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anet, Claude, 1868-1931

Series:

L'alphabet des lettres, A.

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Adolescence" by Claude Anet is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores the tumultuous inner world of a young adolescent grappling with the complexities of early love and sexual awakening. The work delves into themes of innocence, emotional struggles, and the challenges faced during the transformative years of youth. The narrative follows Philippe, a precocious and timid teenager living in the French countryside, as he experiences the stirrings of desire and affection towards women for the first time. This journey becomes more profound when he meets Henriette Maure, a girl his age, with whom he forms a deep platonic friendship that later evolves into a passionate love affair. Their relationship is complicated by the arrival of mature experiences and influences, particularly the character of Madame de Francheret, an older woman who introduces Philippe to physical intimacy. As the seasons change, so do Philippe's feelings, leading to a poignant examination of love, longing, and the bittersweet nature of first relationships as he ultimately faces the reality of separation and heartache. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2021-06-09