
The Romance of a Poor Young Man
In this tender tale, a modest young man finds his world turned upside‑down when love leads him into the glittering circles of Parisian society. He is drawn to a beautiful, well‑born woman whose affection seems both a promise and a challenge, forcing him to balance his humble origins with the expectations of a world he never imagined. As he navigates courtship, family pressures, and the delicate dance of appearances, his earnest heart and quick wit become his greatest assets.
Feuillet’s storytelling shines with a gentle humor that lifts the ordinary into something almost fairy‑tale‑like, while never losing the bittersweet realism of the characters’ struggles. The novel captures the excitement of youthful romance, the sting of pride, and the quiet courage required to chase a dream that feels just out of reach. Listeners will be swept along by the charm of the protagonist’s journey, hoping each step brings him a little closer to the love he so dearly seeks.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (331K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Mar 24, 2014
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1821–1890
A leading French novelist and dramatist of the nineteenth century, Octave Feuillet became famous for elegant prose, psychological insight, and memorable female characters. His best-known novel, Le Roman d’un jeune homme pauvre, remains his enduring classic.
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