Madelon

By Edmond About

Book Overview

Madelon is a novel written by French author Edmond About and originally published in 1880. The story is set in a small village in France and follows the life of Madelon, a beautiful and headstrong young woman who is determined to marry the man she loves, despite the objections of her family and the social conventions of the time.As Madelon navigates the challenges of love and family, she must also confront the political turmoil of the era, as the country struggles with issues of class, religion, and national identity. Through her experiences, Madelon comes to understand the complexity of the world around her and the importance of fighting for what she believes in.With its vivid descriptions of rural life in nineteenth-century France and its engaging portrayal of a strong-willed heroine, Madelon is a timeless classic of French literature and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romantic drama.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: 1164952587
• ISBN13: 9781164952589
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"