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Title: The Physiology of Marriage, Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Physiology of Marriage, Complete" by Honoré de Balzac is a philosophical essay written in the early 19th century. The work explores the complexities, challenges, and societal perceptions of marriage, critically analyzing the institution from various angles, while also providing reflections on love and human relationships. It is characterized by a satirical tone that seeks to unveil the realities behind marital bliss and dissatisfaction and poses significant questions about fidelity and the nature of love. The opening of the work presents an introduction that sets the stage for the thematic exploration that follows. Balzac reflects on a quote from Napoleon regarding marriage as a societal construct and discusses his personal journey in understanding the intricacies of married life. He acknowledges the heavy prevalence of unhappiness in marriages and highlights themes such as adultery, the bonds of love, and the societal expectations surrounding marital fidelity. Through humor and critical observations, Balzac engages with the topic, hinting at the profound complexities that will be dissected throughout the text, ultimately portraying marriage as a battleground of emotions, expectations, and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
EBook No.: 16205
Published: Jul 4, 2005
Downloads: 340
Language: English
Subject: Marriage -- Humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Physiology of Marriage, Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Physiology of Marriage, Complete" by Honoré de Balzac is a philosophical essay written in the early 19th century. The work explores the complexities, challenges, and societal perceptions of marriage, critically analyzing the institution from various angles, while also providing reflections on love and human relationships. It is characterized by a satirical tone that seeks to unveil the realities behind marital bliss and dissatisfaction and poses significant questions about fidelity and the nature of love. The opening of the work presents an introduction that sets the stage for the thematic exploration that follows. Balzac reflects on a quote from Napoleon regarding marriage as a societal construct and discusses his personal journey in understanding the intricacies of married life. He acknowledges the heavy prevalence of unhappiness in marriages and highlights themes such as adultery, the bonds of love, and the societal expectations surrounding marital fidelity. Through humor and critical observations, Balzac engages with the topic, hinting at the profound complexities that will be dissected throughout the text, ultimately portraying marriage as a battleground of emotions, expectations, and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
EBook No.: 16205
Published: Jul 4, 2005
Downloads: 340
Language: English
Subject: Marriage -- Humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.