Micheline: A Tale (1876)

Micheline: A Tale (1876) is a novel written by Marie Bersier. The book tells the story of a young woman named Micheline who is forced to leave her home in the French countryside and move to Paris. Micheline's father has died and her mother is unable to support the family, so Micheline is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle in the city. Micheline struggles to adjust to her new life in Paris, where she is expected to conform to the strict social norms of the upper class. She finds solace in her love for art and music, and eventually meets a young man named Maurice who shares her passions. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Micheline's family and the social expectations of the time. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment in a society that values conformity above all else.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.