La Comédie humaine - Volume 03 by Honoré de Balzac
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| Author | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
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| Title | La Comédie humaine - Volume 03 |
| Note | Scènes de la vie privée - Tome 3 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | La Femme de trente ans -- Le Contrat de mariage -- Béatrix (première partie) |
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| Summary | "La Comédie humaine - Volume 03" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of novels and stories written in the mid-19th century. This volume includes tales that explore the complex moral and social fabric of French society during the period, focusing on characters like Julie, the troubled young wife, and Victor d'Aiglemont, her husband, who is depicted as indifferent and self-absorbed. The narrative delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the often harsh reality of marital relationships, leaving readers to ponder the fates of its characters. At the start of this volume, the narrative introduces Julie, a young woman who feels the weight of her father's expectations and the realities of her marriage to the carefree and shallow Victor. Their first scene together is set against the backdrop of an imperial parade, highlighting contrasts between youthful aspirations and adult disillusionment. As Julie struggles with feelings of isolation and sadness, she is caught between her desire for personal happiness and her commitment to societal norms. The intricacies of her character, alongside her father's protective instincts and Victor's egotism, suggest a deeper exploration of the costs of love and the nature of personal fulfillment within the constraints of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45060 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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