At the present time realism in French literature is in abeyance. Its exponents are chiefly the survivors of the Naturalistic period: Ceard, Victor Margueritte, Lucien Descaves and Paul Adam ...

The realism of this period drama is unmatched, as it shows audiences the true meaning of coming-of-age, with an authentic story of maturity that is told in real-time. Aside from its unique premise ...