Les Malheurs De La Jeune Emelie, Part 1-2: Pour Servir D'Instruction Aux Ames Vertueuses Et Sensibles (1777) - Softcover

Ormoy, Charlotte Chaumet D'

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1165431092 ISBN 13: 9781165431090

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""Les Malheurs De La Jeune Emelie"" is a two-part novel written by Charlotte Chaumet D'Ormoy in 1777. The book is written in French and its title translates to ""The Misfortunes of Young Emelie: To Serve as Instruction for Virtuous and Sensitive Souls."" The novel tells the story of Emelie, a young woman who is forced into a loveless marriage with a wealthy but cruel man. Emelie's husband mistreats her and she is left feeling lonely and isolated. She turns to religion for comfort and guidance, but her husband forbids her from practicing her faith. Throughout the novel, Emelie faces many challenges and hardships, including the death of her child and the discovery of her husband's infidelity. Despite these difficulties, Emelie remains steadfast in her faith and ultimately finds happiness and peace. ""Les Malheurs De La Jeune Emelie"" is a morality tale that seeks to instruct readers on the importance of virtue and the dangers of succumbing to temptation. The novel is written in a sentimental style that was popular in the 18th century and is noted for its emotional intensity and vivid descriptions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165431092
• ISBN 13: 9781165431090
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 334