The Confession of a Child of the Century

The Confession of a Child of The Century (1836) by Alfred de Musset is the story of Octave, a young man of means, "taken with the malady of the age" -- a profound disillusionment with the world and humanity -- after his mistress betrays his trust. The single incident of infidelity serves as a catalyst that shapes the cynical mindest, following him for the greater part of his life, and imbuing with tragedy his subsequent relationships.de Musset, Alfred is the author of 'The Confession of a Child of the Century', published 2007 under ISBN 9781934648179 and ISBN 1934648175.