Mademoiselle de Maupin by Théophile Gautier

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By Richard Baker Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Frontier Stories
Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872 Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
French
"Mademoiselle de Maupin" by Théophile Gautier is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story explores themes of love, gender identity, and societal norms through the adventures of its central character, Madeleine de Maupin, a spirited and unconventional woman who challenges the gender roles of her time. The opening of "Mademoiselle de Maup...
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uses a satirical tone to articulate his disdain for those who preach virtue while hypocritically indulging in vice. He reflects on the shifting views of morality in literature, presenting a colorful and humorous critique of journalists and their moralistic tendencies. This preface sets the stage for the story to follow, indicating that the novel will feature a protagonist who embodies a defiance of the societal expectations of femininity and virtue that Gautier finds absurd. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Susan Hall
2 months ago

I didn’t think I would enjoy this, but it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.

James Lee
1 month ago

I picked this up late one night and the explanations are structured in a clear and logical manner. I'm sending the link to all my friends.

Lucas Carter
1 month ago

I was pleasantly surprised because the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. I have no regrets downloading this.

Karen Thompson
2 months ago

From a casual reader’s perspective, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I will be reading more from this author.

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4.5 out of 5 (4 User reviews )

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