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Monsieur De Camors
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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025853550
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Monsieur De Camors is a compelling psychological and social study that delves into the life of the aristocratic Louis de Camors. Set against the opulent yet morally complex backdrop of the Second French Empire, the novel follows the journey of a man who, following his father's cynical deathbed instructions, chooses to live a life governed by the pursuit of pleasure and personal honor, while deliberately discarding traditional moral and religious convictions.
Octave Feuillet masterfully depicts the tensions between social duty, personal ambition, and the destructive nature of a cold-hearted pragmatism. As Camors navigates the elite circles of Paris and the provinces, his pursuits lead him through intricate romantic entanglements and political intrigues that ultimately test the limits of his philosophy. The narrative serves as a sharp critique of the spiritual and moral decay within the upper classes, exploring themes of redemption, the inescapable weight of conscience, and the futility of a life lived without genuine virtue. Feuillet's elegant prose and keen observation of human nature provide a timeless look at the internal struggles of a man caught between his base desires and the rigid expectations of his class, making Monsieur De Camors a significant work of nineteenth-century French literature.
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