This, My Son (1908)

This, My Son is a novel written by French author Rene Bazin in 1908. The story revolves around a father and son relationship, exploring the themes of love, sacrifice, and the conflicts that arise between generations. The father, Monsieur de Kerven, is a wealthy and respected landowner who has always been proud of his son, Jean-Marie. However, when Jean-Marie falls in love with a poor peasant girl, his father disapproves and forbids the relationship. Despite his father's opposition, Jean-Marie continues to pursue the girl, and their love grows stronger. As the story progresses, Monsieur de Kerven faces a moral dilemma as he realizes the depth of his love for his son and the sacrifices he must make to keep him happy. This novel is a poignant portrayal of the complexities of family relationships and the struggles that arise when tradition clashes with personal desires.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.