Jean-Christophe Journey's End
- First published
- 1913
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Jean-Christophe Journey's End" by Romain Rolland is the final three volumes of a novel sequence published between 1904 and 1912. This concluding section follows Jean-Christophe Krafft, a musical genius of German heritage living in France, through the latter stages of his tumultuous life. After enduring hardships, spiritual struggles, and forced exile due to conflicts with authority, he seeks peace in Switzerland before a triumphant return to Paris. The work blends personal drama with reflections on music, society, and international understanding.
- Psychological fiction
- Composers
- Europe
- Epic literature
- French fiction
- Musicians
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #7967. Jean-Christophe Journey's End on Wikipedia.
