Description

Stendhal's debut novel, *Armance*, is a poignant exploration of love and societal constraints set against the backdrop of the Bourbon Restoration. The narrative intricately weaves the tale of Armance and Octave, two souls drawn to each other yet perpetually kept apart by a labyrinth of misunderstandings and unspoken truths. As their complex relationship unfolds, the novel delves into themes of passion, duty, and the often-insurmountable barriers that stand between true connection. Stendhal masterfully crafts a story that is both a sweeping romance and a keen observation of the human heart's capacity for both profound love and devastating self-deception.

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paperback

De Arbeiderspers

Published Jan 1, 1985

248 pages

ISBN: 9789029546751

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1827

Language

fra

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