Under The Rose

Under The Rose is a novel written by Anatole France, a French author and Nobel Prize winner. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Jacques who is raised in a wealthy family. Jacques falls in love with a woman named Valentine, who is also from a wealthy family, but their love is forbidden due to a family feud between their parents. The novel explores the themes of love, class, and societal expectations. It delves into the complexities of relationships and the consequences of going against societal norms. Throughout the story, Jacques and Valentine struggle to find a way to be together while navigating the obstacles that stand in their way. As the title suggests, the novel is filled with symbolism and metaphors, particularly the rose, which represents the secrecy and hidden nature of their love. The writing style is poetic and lyrical, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. Overall, Under The Rose is a timeless tale of forbidden love and the struggles that come with it. It is a beautifully written novel that explores the human condition and the complexities of relationships.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.