Genevieve: Or Peasant Love And Sorrow (1850)

Genevieve: Or Peasant Love And Sorrow is a novel written by Alphonse De Lamartine and published in 1850. The story is set in rural France and follows the life of Genevieve, a young peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy aristocrat, Count Ernest de Montfort. Despite their class differences, the two are deeply in love and plan to marry. However, their happiness is short-lived as Count Ernest's family disapproves of the match and he is forced to choose between his love for Genevieve and his duty to his family.As the story unfolds, Genevieve is faced with numerous challenges and tragedies, including the death of her mother and the loss of her family's farm. Despite these hardships, she remains steadfast in her love for Count Ernest, even as he is forced to marry another woman to uphold his family's honor.Throughout the novel, Lamartine explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. He also paints a vivid picture of rural life in 19th century France, with detailed descriptions of the countryside, the customs and traditions of the peasants, and the struggles they faced in a rapidly changing world.Overall, Genevieve: Or Peasant Love And Sorrow is a poignant and moving tale of love and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of a changing society. It is a classic work of French literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.