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Title: A Distinguished Provincial at Paris

Note: Lost Illusions Part II.

Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: See also: #13159 .

Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger

Summary: "A Distinguished Provincial at Paris" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is part two of a trilogy, focusing on the protagonist, Lucien de Rubempre, as he transitions from provincial life in Angouleme to the bustling society of Paris. This section explores the challenges and disillusionments he faces in his pursuit of love and ambition in the glamorous yet harsh urban environment. The opening of the novel introduces Lucien de Rubempre and his companion, Madame de Bargeton, as they embark on their journey to Paris. From the start, Lucien is depicted as an idealistic young poet, filled with aspirations but also naive about the complexities of love and societal expectations. The narrative emphasizes his disarray as he navigates Parisian life, particularly through his interactions with Madame de Bargeton, who begins to reconsider the wisdom of their union amid the realities of sophisticated Parisian society. The early chapters reveal Lucien's vulnerabilities, the socio-economic disparities he encounters, and the shifting dynamics in his relationship with Louise, setting the stage for his eventual confrontation with the harsh truths of ambition and societal acceptance in Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850

Translator: Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946

EBook No.: 1559

Published: Aug 11, 2004

Downloads: 233

Language: English

Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: A Distinguished Provincial at Paris

Note: Lost Illusions Part II.

Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: See also: #13159 .

Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger

Summary: "A Distinguished Provincial at Paris" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is part two of a trilogy, focusing on the protagonist, Lucien de Rubempre, as he transitions from provincial life in Angouleme to the bustling society of Paris. This section explores the challenges and disillusionments he faces in his pursuit of love and ambition in the glamorous yet harsh urban environment. The opening of the novel introduces Lucien de Rubempre and his companion, Madame de Bargeton, as they embark on their journey to Paris. From the start, Lucien is depicted as an idealistic young poet, filled with aspirations but also naive about the complexities of love and societal expectations. The narrative emphasizes his disarray as he navigates Parisian life, particularly through his interactions with Madame de Bargeton, who begins to reconsider the wisdom of their union amid the realities of sophisticated Parisian society. The early chapters reveal Lucien's vulnerabilities, the socio-economic disparities he encounters, and the shifting dynamics in his relationship with Louise, setting the stage for his eventual confrontation with the harsh truths of ambition and societal acceptance in Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850

Translator: Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946

EBook No.: 1559

Published: Aug 11, 2004

Downloads: 233

Language: English

Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.