Confession of a Child of the Century, Book II
Book II of "Confessions of a Child of the Century" by Alfred de Musset follows the narrator's introspective journey as he reflects on his past experiences and relationships. The narrator grapples with feelings of melancholy and disillusionment, particularly in regards to his romantic entanglements. He also explores the themes of time, memory, and the fleeting nature of human connections. Throughout the book, Musset's lyrical prose and poetic imagery create a dreamlike atmosphere that underscores the narrator's emotional state.
By Alfred de Musset · First published 1838 · Genre: Autobiography, Romanticism, Psychological Fiction · 12 chapters
Contents
- DEATH, THE INEVITABLE
- THE THORNS OF LOVE
- THE BALM OF SOLITUDE
- UNCERTAINTY
- BRIGITTE
- EXPLANATIONS
- RIPENING ACQUAINTANCE
- BRIGITTE'S LOSS
- AN INTERVIEW
- A TORTURED SOUL
- THE RUGGED PATH OF LOVE
- THE VENUSBERG AGAIN