Dernières lettres d'un bon jeune homme à sa cousine Madeleine by Edmond About
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About, Edmond, 1828-1885
French
"Dernières lettres d'un bon jeune homme à sa cousine Madeleine" by Edmond About is a collection of epistolary essays written in the mid-19th century. The work presents the thoughts and observations of a young journalist as he reflects on various aspects of society, including politics, journalism, and the arts. The main character engages in correspo...
The opening of the work introduces the protagonist, who addresses his cousin through a series of letters, expressing a longing to reconnect after a summer away. He describes the return of various segments of society to Paris, including students and vacationers, and reflects on the allure and challenges of journalism. The young man contemplates the motivations behind journalistic writing, acknowledging both the excitement it brings and the disillusionment that follows from the pursuit of ephemeral successes. He critiques the industry, revealing a blend of cynicism and idealism, setting the tone for the reflective explorations to come in his letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Ashley Perez
5 months agoHonestly, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. I will be reading more from this author.
Liam Taylor
5 months agoSimply put, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A true masterpiece of its kind.
David Walker
5 months agoI rarely write reviews but the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Melissa Hill
1 month agoBelieve the hype, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Worth every second of your time.