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Dominique
novel by Fromentin
Dominique, novel by Eugène Fromentin, published in French in 1862 in Revue des deux mondes. The work is known for its psychological analysis of characters who content themselves with the second best in life and love.
This poetic novel tells the story of Dominique, who falls in love with the unattainable Madeleine, a young friend’s married cousin, and throws himself into a Paris literary career to try to overcome his despair. He realizes, however, that his work is mediocre. Eventually the two become friends, and, years later, Madeleine confesses her love yet advises him to leave her. He does and contents himself with a quiet country life and marriage to another.
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