Books by Alfred de Musset

This edition of Musset's work is designed to clarify the text for the English-speaking reader. The introduction sets it in literary and cultural context and explores the interpretative issues raised by the work. The structure and themes of the text are also explored.

A collection of this major 19th century French playwright

First published in 1920, this volume contains the original version of Carmosine, a comic play written by renowned French literary figure Alfred de Musset (1810-57). The text is presented in French with a short editorial introduction in English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in European theatre.

The Napoleonic Wars are over. Octave, a young Parisian, loves his mistress Elise - until he witnesses her being unfaithful. In despair, he descends into decadence and libertinism. However, the death of his father takes Octave to the countryside where he falls in love with Brigitte, a young widow who spends most of her time caring for others. At first, Brigitte tries to resist his advances, but eventually they become lovers. Octave, however, is quickly overcome by suspicion. Will Brigitte remain true to him? Doesn't every woman betray her lover sooner or later?

Et hovedværk indenfor Mussets forfatterskab. Hed oprindeligt:. (Bekendelser af et Barn af Aarhundredet), med en vis baggrund i egne oplevelser af den umulige kærlighed i sit forhold til George Sand. Samtidig med at Musset løfter heltens historie op mellem andre mere berømte som Shakespeares Romeo og Goethes Werther, understreger han samtidens prægning af heltens karakter: Manglen på idealer og tro efter Napoleons fald har efterladt ungdommen uden styrke og selvtillid.