The Secret Of Narcisse - Edmund Gosse - Bog

The Secret of Narcisse: A Romance is a novel written by Edmund Gosse and published in 1892. Set in the 19th century, the story revolves around the life of Narcisse, a young Frenchman who is raised by his mother in a secluded village in the south of France. Narcisse is a sensitive and introspective individual who is deeply affected by the beauty of nature and the arts. He is also haunted by a secret from his past that he struggles to come to terms with.As he grows older, Narcisse moves to Paris, where he becomes involved in the city's vibrant artistic and literary scene. He meets a number of fascinating characters, including a group of bohemian artists and writers, and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Marie. However, his past continues to haunt him, and he finds himself torn between his love for Marie and his desire to uncover the truth about his past.The novel explores themes of love, art, nature, and the search for identity. It is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the French countryside and the bustling streets of Paris. The Secret of Narcisse is considered to be one of Gosse's most significant works, and it remains a popular example of late 19th-century romantic literature.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.