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Translated by Clara Bell
A novel written during the early 19th century. The narrative centers around the life of Louis Lambert, a prodigious and introspective child whose early intellectual pursuits allow him to grapple with profound philosophical questions, spirituality, and the nature of human existence. It explores his upbringing, the influences that shape him, and the struggles he faces in the educational system that stifles his creativity and individuality. The beginning of ''Louis Lambert'' introduces us to the titular character, who, even as a young boy, exhibits extraordinary intelligence and a deep thirst for knowledge. His parents, despite their humble background as owners of a small tannery, encourage his academic pursuits, leading him to pursue studies under the guidance of his maternal uncle, a parish priest. As Louis grows, he grapples with the constraints of formal education at the college in Vendôme, where he faces challenges not only from the strict discipline of the institution but also from the mundane realities that conflict with his vivid inner life. Through his reflections and interactions, we see Louis's intellectual awakening, his mystical inclinations, and the philosophical ideas that begin to surface, setting the stage for his later development and life's struggles to reconcile his exceptional gifts with societal expectations.
Honoré de Balzac
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Pierre Souvestre

Alexandre Dumas
Alphonse Daudet

Francis William Blagdon
Max O'Rell
Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant
mile Zola
Emile Gaboriau
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