Serge Panine — Volume 02

Name: Serge Panine — Volume 02
Author: Georges Ohnet

By Georges Ohnet

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The story follows an aristocratic man's conflict between personal affection and social ambition as he accepts an advantageous marriage while a former lover implores him to remain faithful. Intimate confrontations reveal wounded pride, whispered threats of public exposure, and a willingness by the rejected woman to endure poverty rather than be abandoned. He defends his choice by describing the humiliations of his precarious life and by appealing to practical considerations about family influence and future security. Recurring themes include sacrifice, the pull of ambition, social hypocrisy, and the emotional cost of choosing status over love.

About the Author

Georges Ohnet

Georges Ohnet was a French novelist and playwright, active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his work "Serge Panine," a multi-volume novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and social dynamics within the context of French society. Ohnet's writing often reflects the complexities of human relationships and the moral dilemmas faced by his characters. In addition to "Serge Panine," he authored several other notable works, including "The Woman of Mystery" and "L'Ame de Pierre." His contributions to literature provide insight into the cultural and social fabric of his time.