num_pages: 204
description: Camille is a novel written by Alexandre Dumas Fils, first published in 1848. The story is set in Paris during the 19th century and follows the life of a young courtesan named Camille. She is beautiful, charming, and well-educated, but her lifestyle is frowned upon by society. Despite her reputation, Camille falls in love with a young man named Armand Duval, who comes from a respectable family. They begin a passionate affair, but their love is challenged by the conventions of society and the disapproval of Armand's father. Camille's health also begins to decline, and she must confront the consequences of her past choices. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, social class, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a tragic story that has been adapted into several stage productions, operas, and films. Camille remains a classic of French literature and a poignant portrayal of a woman who defies societal expectations to follow her heart.""No, at Point du Jour, where we had dinner, the duke and I. While he was admiring the view, I asked Mme. Arnould (she is called Mme. Arnould, isn't she?) if there were any suitable rooms, and she showed me just the very salon, anteroom, and bed-room, at sixty francs a month; the whole place furnished in a way to divert a hypochondriac. I took it. Was I right?"" I flung my arms around her neck and kissed her.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.
language: English
title: Camille
titlecomplete: Camille
characters: Prudence Duvernoy, Monsieur Duval, Armand Duval, Marguerite Gautier
genres: Fiction, France, French Literature, Drama, Romance, Literature, Classics, Novels, 19th Century, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 48869
places: Paris, France
publisher: Kessinger Publishing