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 · 32,594 words

First lines

My father lived in the country some distance from Paris. When I arrived

I found a physician in the house, who said to me:

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Alfred de Musset
• Date: 1838 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Autobiography, Romanticism, Psychological Fiction, Historical Fiction
• Length: 32,594 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 479 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Autobiography — The book presents the author's own self-exploration through the confession of 'a child of the century'.
• Romanticism — The book, written by Alfred De Musset, a notable figure of the French romantic movement, displays characteristic themes such as emotion, individualism and the beauty of the natural world.
• Psychological Fiction — The narrative prioritizes internal character exploration, their emotions and mental state, making it appropriate to be categorized under 'Psychological Fiction'.
• Historical Fiction — The narrative centers around a child of the 19th century, providing insight into the historical context of that period.

Tags

French Literature · Romanticism · Nineteenth Century Literature · Autobiographical Fiction · Coming of Age · Mental Illness · Love Story · Tragedy · French History · Social Commentary · Symbolism · Decadence

Contents

• DEATH, THE INEVITABLE
• THE BALM OF SOLITUDE
• BRIGITTE
• RIPENING ACQUAINTANCE
• AN INTERVIEW
• THE RUGGED PATH OF LOVE
• THE VENUSBERG AGAIN
• THE THORNS OF LOVE
• UNCERTAINTY
• EXPLANATIONS
• BRIGITTE'S LOSS
• A TORTURED SOUL

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