The Land Of Promise (1895)

By Paul Bourget

Book Overview

The Land of Promise is a novel written by French author Paul Bourget and was originally published in 1895. The story follows the life of a young Frenchman named Andr����� Mariolle who is a successful journalist and writer. Despite his success, Andr����� feels unfulfilled and restless, and decides to travel to Italy in search of inspiration.In Italy, Andr����� meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Elena, who is married to a wealthy Italian aristocrat. Despite the fact that Elena is married, Andr����� is drawn to her and the two begin a passionate affair. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Elena is torn between her love for Andr����� and her loyalty to her husband.As Andr����� and Elena continue their affair, they are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and the impact it has on those around them. The Land of Promise explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of our choices.Bourget's novel is a classic example of French literature, with its focus on the complexities of human relationships and the inner turmoil of its characters. It is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the human psyche and the consequences of our actions.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: 1165125528
• ISBN13: 9781165125524
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"