L' Amour Impossible (1859)

L'Amour Impossible, written by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly and published in 1859, is a novel that explores the complexities of love and desire. The story takes place in 19th century France and follows the lives of two cousins, Marie and Marie-Angelique, who fall in love with the same man, the charming and enigmatic Count Altamira. As the two women vie for Altamira's affection, they are forced to confront their own desires and the societal expectations that dictate their behavior. The novel delves into themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the destructive power of love, as the characters navigate their complicated relationships with each other.L'Amour Impossible is known for its vivid and poetic language, as well as its exploration of taboo subjects such as incest and unconventional relationships. It is considered a masterpiece of French literature and a seminal work in the genre of romanticism.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.