Le calendrier de Vénus by Octave Uzanne
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Uzanne, Octave, 1851-1931
French
"Le calendrier de Vénus" by Octave Uzanne is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story delves into themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships as seen through the lens of a witty and often cynical narrator. The characters explore their passions and intricacies of romance amid societal norms, with particula...
protagonist, who reflects on his past romantic encounters and the nature of love. He describes a poignant encounter with a young maid named Babette, who serves as a catalyst for his thoughts on passion and infidelity. The protagonist's musings are laced with humor and irony as he navigates through his relationships, hinting at underlying tensions stemming from inconstancy and desire. He conveys a sense of liberation from traditional romantic expectations while revealing the interplay between affection, memory, and the fleeting nature of pleasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Michael Taylor
4 months agoI didn't expect much, but it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Truly inspiring.
Charles Anderson
3 weeks agoSimply put, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Deborah Walker
1 month agoI rarely write reviews but the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. Simply brilliant.
Andrew Lewis
1 month agoHaving read this twice, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. One of the best books I've read this year.
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Edward Gonzalez
1 week agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I learned so much from this.