Madame Obernin (1870)

By Hector Malot

Book Overview

Madame Obernin is a novel written by Hector Malot in 1870. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Madame Obernin, who is married to a wealthy man but is unhappy with her life. She longs for love and affection, which she believes her husband cannot provide. Madame Obernin begins an affair with a young man named Raoul, who is also married. The two lovers struggle to keep their affair a secret, but eventually, Madame Obernin's husband discovers the truth. The consequences of their actions lead to a tragic ending. Malot's novel explores the themes of love, adultery, and societal expectations. It is a classic piece of French literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless story.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: 1437135064
• ISBN13: 9781437135060
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"