Par-dessus le mur by Frédéric Boutet

Description

Par-dessus le mur by Frédéric Boutet is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a picturesque setting, introducing characters such as a young nomadic boy and a mysterious girl who peeks over a crumbling park wall. The book examines themes of love, social class, and the allure of the unknown as their interactions develop in the serene but secretive backdrop of a park and surrounding woods. The opening of the novel introduces a dilapidated wall in a park and a boy who lives a nomadic lifestyle alongside an elderly woman he calls his grandmother. One day, he meets a curious girl who observes him from atop the wall. Their initial conversations hint at a budding romance filled with intrigue, as the girl is fascinated by the boy’s assumed identity as a nomad. The boy both plays into and resists her romanticized view of his life, leading to an intense exchange of feelings and dramatic revelations that complicate their relationship. As the boy grapples with his feelings and her true nature is slowly revealed, the stage is set for their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)