Le Cocu (1904)

Le Cocu is a novel written by Charles Paul de Kock and first published in 1904. The book is set in Paris and follows the story of a man named Jules, who becomes a cuckold after his wife, Marie, has an affair with his best friend, Gaston. Jules is devastated by the betrayal and becomes obsessed with seeking revenge on Gaston. He concocts a plan to humiliate Gaston in public and expose his infidelity to the world. However, as the plan unfolds, Jules begins to realize the true extent of his own jealousy and insecurity. Le Cocu is a poignant exploration of love, jealousy, and betrayal, and is widely considered to be one of de Kock's most powerful works.This Book Is In English.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.