Armance (novel) facts for kids
| Author | Stendhal (Henri Marie Beyle) |
|---|---|
| Original title | Armance |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Published | 1827 |
Armance is a romance novel written by a French author known as Stendhal. It was published in 1827. This book was Stendhal's very first novel.
About Armance
Armance is a story about love and misunderstandings. It takes place in France during a time called the Bourbon Restoration. This was a period when kings ruled France again after a big revolution. Stendhal wrote this book without putting his name on it at first.
The Story of Armance
The main characters are Octave de Malivert and Armance Zohiloff. Octave is a smart young man who doesn't talk much. He has just finished his studies at a famous school. He is very drawn to Armance, and she feels the same way about him.
However, their path to love is not easy. Many misunderstandings keep Octave and Armance apart. Octave also struggles with a deep inner sadness. He feels a lot of emotional pain, which was common for young people during that time.
Eventually, Octave and Armance do get married. But then, someone who doesn't like them spreads false rumors. These lies make Octave believe that Armance only married him for selfish reasons.
Feeling heartbroken, Octave decides to leave. He goes to fight in Greece. Sadly, he dies there from his sorrow.
