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The disciple

by Paul Bourget

Level C1 · AdvancedPhilosophy7 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
7 chapters
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About this book

A young man grapples with the moral and national crises facing France after defeat and turmoil, exploring how personal and collective responsibility shape the nation's soul and future in a time demanding serious reflection and renewal.

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Contents

7 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02I. A MODERN PHILOSOPHER.
03II. THE GRESLON AFFAIR.
04III. SIMPLE GRIEF.
05IV. CONFESSION OF A YOUNG MAN OF THE PERIOD.
06V. TORMENT OF IDEAS.
07VI. COUNT ANDRÉ.

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