Damaged Goods: The great play "Les avariés" by Brieux, novelized with the approval of the author: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Damaged Goods: The great play "Les avariés" by Brieux, novelized with the approval of the author: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Damaged Goods: The great play "Les avariés" by Brieux, novelized with the approval of the author is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sinclair, Upton (1878–1968); Brieux, Eugène (1858–1932).
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"Damaged Goods" by Upton Sinclair, adapted from Eugène Brieux's play "Les Avaries," is a novel that explores the repercussions of sexual promiscuity and societal morality, written in the early 20th century. The story follows George Dupont, a respectable young man engaged to be married, who grapples with the guilt and anxiety stemming from a recent indiscretion that leaves him fearing for his future and the health of his fiancée, Henriette. The opening of the novel sets the stage with George Dupont emerging from a night of recklessness, reflecting on his actions and wrestling with feelings of shame and anguish as he contemplates his engagement to Henriette. He recalls the past events leading up to his misstep, including his relationships with Henriette and Lizette—a working-class girl he had previously supported. As he confronts the reality of his situation, he seeks medical advice, fearing he has contracted a sexually transmitted disease that could compromise his future with Henriette. The narrative effectively introduces the central conflict of George’s internal struggle between societal expectations, personal desires, and the weight of his secret, signaling a deep exploration of the themes related to morality and the consequences of one's actions.
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- Title: Damaged Goods: The great play "Les avariés" by Brieux, novelized with the approval of the author
- Author credits: Sinclair, Upton (1878–1968); Brieux, Eugène (1858–1932)
- Catalogue language: English
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- Sexually transmitted diseases -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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