Claudine Lamour (1903)

Claudine Lamour is a novel written by Camille Lemonnier and published in 1903. The book tells the story of Claudine Lamour, a young woman who lives in Brussels and is forced to marry a man she does not love. Despite her unhappiness, Claudine tries to make the best of her situation and become a good wife. However, her husband is abusive and controlling, and she feels trapped in her marriage.As the story unfolds, Claudine meets a young artist named Paul, who becomes her confidant and friend. Paul encourages Claudine to pursue her own interests and dreams, and she begins to find a sense of freedom and purpose in her life. However, their relationship is complicated by Claudine's marriage and the social norms of the time.Throughout the novel, Lemonnier explores themes of love, marriage, gender roles, and societal expectations. He portrays the struggles of women in a patriarchal society and the limitations placed on their freedom and agency. The book is a poignant and moving portrayal of one woman's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.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.