The Complete Writings of Alfred De Musset V8: The Confession of a Child of the Century (1908) is a book written by the French poet, playwright, and novelist Alfred de Musset. This volume is part of a series that collects all of Musset's writings in eight volumes. The Confession of a Child of the Century is a semi-autobiographical novel that tells the story of a young man who is disillusioned with love and life after a failed relationship. The novel is set in Paris during the 1830s and explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. The protagonist, Octave, is a poet and libertine who struggles to come to terms with his own emotions and the changing social and political landscape of France. The novel is written in a confessional style and is considered a masterpiece of French literature. This edition of the book includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the novel.Additional Illustrator Is Henri Pille.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.