La Comédie humaine - Volume 07. Scènes de la vie de Province - Tome 03 by Balzac
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| Author | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
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| Title | La Comédie humaine - Volume 07. Scènes de la vie de Province - Tome 03 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Com%C3%A9die_humaine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Les rivalités (première histoire): La Vieille Fille -- Les rivalités (deuxième histoire): Le Cabinet des Antiques -- Le Lys dans la Vallée. |
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| Summary | "La Comédie humaine - Volume 07. Scènes de la vie de Province - Tome 03" by Balzac is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The work is part of a larger collection that depicts various aspects of French society, focusing particularly on the lives of characters in provincial settings. The narrative centers around the character of the chevalier de Valois, an aging gentleman navigating social dynamics and rivalries in his quaint provincial life." "The opening of this volume introduces the chevalier de Valois, a genteel but financially strained old man living in Alençon. He is keenly aware of his reputation and carefully maintains his social connections, despite accusations of impropriety regarding a potential marriage with a wealthy old maid named Cormon. Through his interactions, particularly with a spirited young woman named Suzanne and his rival du Bousquier, hints of a deeper social commentary emerge about ambition, gender roles, and the complexities of love and marriage in provincial society. This sets the stage for a narrative full of intrigue and character exploration, as the chevalier seeks companionship and stability amidst societal expectations." (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. | 52831 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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