The Village Rector by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908
Uniform Title Le curé de village. English
Title The Village Rector
Note Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Translation of: Le curé de village.
Credits Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary "The Village Rector" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century that explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations within the context of a small French town. The story centers around the lives of the Sauviat family, particularly focusing on the daughter, Veronique, as her parents navigate their lives as modest shopkeepers and their hopes and dreams for a better future. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the humble setting of Limoges and the character of Pere Sauviat, a devoted father who runs an old iron shop with his wife, Madame Sauviat. They have a daughter, Veronique, whose beauty and purity capture the attention of the townsfolk. The narrative delves into the family's frugal living, their deep religious faith, and the affection that grows within their household as they care for Veronique. The opening chapters establish a rich backdrop of details about the Sauviats' life, hinting at the complexities to come as Veronique matures and faces challenges related to her beauty, societal status, and the expectations of love and marriage in her provincial life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 1899
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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