num_pages: 363
description: A woman uses her incredible beauty to captivate both d'Albert, a young poet, and disguised as a man, his mistress, Rosette. In this shocking tale of sexual deception, Gautier draws readers into the bedrooms and boudoirs of a French château in a compelling exploration of desire and sexual intrigue, and gives voice to a longing which is larger in scope, namely, the wish for completeness in oneself.
language: English
title: Mademoiselle de Maupin
titlecomplete: Mademoiselle de Maupin
genres: Classics, LGBT, France, Novels, Historical Fiction, Literature, French Literature, Fiction, 19th Century, Queer
ratings_count: 1218
publisher: Penguin Books