Alfred de Musset

Alfred de Musset
Alfred de Musset (1810–1857) was a French Romantic poet, playwright, and novelist, known for his exploration of human emotions, love, and melancholy. His notable works include "Confessions of a Child of the Century," which reflects his personal struggles and disillusionment, and the play "Lorenzaccio," considered one of his masterpieces. Musset's tumultuous love affair with novelist George Sand heavily influenced his writing, contributing to the emotional depth of his works. He was also elected to the prestigious Académie française in 1852 for his literary contributions.

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The Confession of a Child of the Century

The Confession of a Child of the Century

by: Alfred de Musset
CHAPTER I THE life must be lived before the history of a life can be written, hence it is not my life that I am writing. Having been attacked in early youth by an abominable moral malady, I relate what has happened to me during three years. If I were the only victim of this disease, I would say nothing, but as there are many others who suffer from the same evil, I write for them, although I am not sure... more...
The Confession of a Child of the Century - Complete

The Confession of a Child of the Century - Complete

by: Alfred de Musset
ALFRED DE MUSSET A poet has no right to play fast and loose with his genius. It does not belong to him, it belongs to the Almighty; it belongs to the world and to a coming generation. At thirty De Musset was already an old man, seeking in artificial stimuli the youth that would not spring again. Coming from a literary family the zeal of his house had eaten him up; his passion had burned itself out and... more...