9780243230402 - Jacques Classic Reprint French Edition by Sand, George (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an intimate literary testament to a doomed affair, is a poignant exploration of mid-19th century attitudes toward romantic relationships. It is framed through letters between the titular Jacques and his 18-year old beloved. Jacques, a enigmatic and world-weary older man, struggles with his feelings for Fernand, his youthful and innocent fiancà e. While she comes to question the wisdom of their impending nuptials, as she grapples with the societal expectations and family pressures that underpin the match. Through the lens of their deeply personal correspondence, the author explores the complexities of love, desire, and the delicate dance between duty and authentic passion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.