A Living Lie

A Living Lie: Mensonges (1896) is a novel written by French author Paul Bourget. The story revolves around the character of Jacques R�����my, a successful artist who is living a lie. He has built his reputation on a false claim that he is the illegitimate son of a famous painter, and he has maintained this lie for many years.As the story unfolds, Jacques' deception begins to unravel. He falls in love with a woman named Jeanne, who is also an artist, and she challenges him to confront the truth about his past. Jacques is forced to confront the fact that his entire identity is based on a lie, and he must decide whether to continue living a false life or to face the consequences of his actions.The novel explores themes of identity, deception, and the consequences of our choices. It also delves into the world of art and the pressures that artists face to maintain their reputations. A Living Lie: Mensonges is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human nature.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.