Beatrix - Couverture souple

De Balzac, Honore

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9360461202 ISBN 13 : 9789360461201

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2024

Synopsis

"Beatrix" is a poignant novella penned with the aid of the renowned French creator Honoré de Balzac. Set against the backdrop of Parisian society inside the 1830s, the narrative unfolds as a sad love tale that explores the complexities of human relationships and the outcomes of societal expectancies. The eponymous individual, Beatrix, is a younger and delightful woman trapped in a loveless marriage with a wealthy but older man, the Comte Emile de Vandenesse. Beatrix's coronary heart, however, belongs to a dashing and fascinating officer, the Colonel Baron de Macumer. As their clandestine affair unfolds, Balzac delves into the intricacies of ardour, loyalty, and the effects of societal constraints. Balzac masterfully weaves a story that delves into the emotional turmoil of Beatrix, torn among her duty as a spouse and her choice for actual love. The novella no longer best explores the personal struggles of its characters but additionally provides a keen remark on the societal norms and expectations ordinary inside the 19th-century French aristocracy. "Beatrix" stands as a testomony to Balzac's literary prowess, showcasing his capability to dissect human emotions and depict the conflicts bobbing up from societal conventions.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Honoré de Balzac was a French dramatist and novelist who lived from May 20, 1799, to August 18, 1850. Most people consider the unique sequence La Comédie humaine, which offers a glimpse into post-Napoleonic French life, to be his greatest work. As one of the pioneers of realism in European literature, Balzac is recognized for his astute attention to detail and his raw portrayal of society. His characters are well known for having multiple facets; even his less prominent ones are nuanced, ethically gray, and completely human. Even inanimate objects acquire personality; Paris, which serves as the setting for a large portion of his writing, acquires human characteristics. Numerous well-known authors were affected by his work, including the novelists Émile Zola, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Henry James, as well as the directors Jacques Rivette and François Truffaut. Writers still find inspiration in Balzac's novels, many of which have been adapted into motion pictures. According to James, he is "really the father of us all." Honoré de Balzac was born into a family that wanted to be respected for their hard work and dedication. His father, Bernard-François Balssa, was raised in Tarn, a province in southern France, as one of eleven children of an artisan family.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9360461202
• ISBN 13: 9789360461201
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 284
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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