Renee Mauperin is a novel written by French author Edmond de Goncourt and published in 1902. The story follows the life of the titular character, Renee Mauperin, a young woman from a wealthy family in 19th century France. Renee is intelligent, beautiful, and charming, but her parents are overprotective and controlling, which leads her to rebel against their expectations.The novel explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations. Renee falls in love with her cousin, Octave, but their relationship is forbidden by their parents. Renee's father, who is obsessed with his family's reputation, forces her to marry a wealthy older man, but the marriage is unhappy and abusive.As the story progresses, Renee's life becomes increasingly complicated and tragic. She struggles to find happiness and fulfillment in a society that values conformity and tradition above all else. The novel is a poignant commentary on the limitations placed on women in 19th century France and the consequences of rebelling against those limitations.Overall, Renee Mauperin is a beautifully written novel that explores complex themes and offers a vivid portrait of life in 19th century France. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in the history of women's rights.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.