Black Butterflies: A Novel (1905)

By Berthe Luz and Berthe St. Luz

Book Overview

Black Butterflies: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Berthe St. Luz and originally published in 1905. The novel follows the story of a young woman named Yvonne, who is born into a wealthy family in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. Despite her privileged upbringing, Yvonne is plagued by a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction with her life.As she grows older, Yvonne becomes increasingly drawn to the bohemian lifestyle of the artists and writers who populate the city's cafes and salons. She begins to explore her own creativity, experimenting with painting and writing, and becomes involved in a passionate affair with a struggling poet.However, Yvonne's newfound freedom comes at a cost. She must navigate the complex social and cultural norms of Parisian society, which often view women who seek independence and self-expression as immoral or even dangerous. As her relationship with the poet becomes more intense, Yvonne must confront the reality of her own desires and the consequences of her actions.Throughout the novel, St. Luz explores themes of gender, class, and artistic expression, painting a vivid picture of life in turn-of-the-century Paris. Black Butterflies: A Novel is a compelling and thought-provoking work of literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104041014
• ISBN13: 9781104041014
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"