Disillusion: Or the Story of Amedee’s Youth (1890)

Disillusion: Or The Story Of Amedee's Youth (1890) is a novel written by Francois Coppee, a French writer and poet. It tells the story of Amedee, a young man from a wealthy family who is disillusioned with his privileged life and seeks to find meaning and purpose in his existence. Amedee's journey takes him through the streets of Paris, where he encounters poverty, suffering, and social injustice. He befriends a group of artists and intellectuals who introduce him to new ideas and perspectives. However, Amedee's idealism is shattered when he realizes that even the bohemian lifestyle he has embraced is not immune to corruption and hypocrisy. As he struggles to reconcile his beliefs with the realities of the world, Amedee must confront his own limitations and the harsh truths of human nature. Disillusion is a poignant exploration of the human condition and the search for meaning in a world filled with contradictions and complexities.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.