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A novel by Théophile Gautier, published in 1863. It is an adventure story set in 17th century France, which combines romance, humor and chivalry with elements of theater and social satire.
The novel tells about the social rise of a poor young man, Julien Sorel, in a conservative, counter-revolutionary and authoritarian regime in the era of the re-establishment of the monarchy after the fall of Napoleon and the return of the Bourbon dynasty
This collection is perfect for fans of psychological mysteries like Agatha Christie or Simenon, but with a French poetic touch.
The novel follows three women: Diane, a noblewoman; Catherine Simonidzé, a feminist; and the real Clara Zetkin, a communist. Through their destinies, the crisis of bourgeois society, women's emancipation, and the path to communism are depicted.
The novel, whose original title is L'Homme de plâtre, explores complex human destinies through the story of a protagonist whose life symbolically reflects fragility and vulnerability, like plaster.