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Uniform Title: Ferragus, chef des Dévorants. English

Title: Ferragus, Chief of the Dévorants

Note: First part of the trilogy "The Thirteen."

Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "Ferragus, Chief of the Dévorants" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel likely written in the early 19th century. This work serves as the first part of a trilogy exploring a secret society in Paris, focusing on themes of moral ambiguity, love, and the complexities of human relationships. The story introduces Auguste de Maulincour, a young officer grappling with unrequited affection for Madame Jules Desmarets, as he becomes embroiled in a web of jealousy and intrigue involving the mysterious Ferragus and the clandestine activities of the Dévorants. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of Parisian life, immersing readers in the gritty and vivid world of the city's streets. We see young Maulincour, transfixed by his love for Madame Jules, whose late-night excursions raise suspicions and lead him to question her fidelity. His admiration for her virtue is thwarted by jealousy as he discovers her secret rendezvous with Ferragus, shrouded in mystique. Through Maulincour's passionate yet futile quest for clarity, the narrative begins to weave a tale laden with tension and moral dilemmas, setting the foundation for a story rich in emotional and societal complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850

Translator: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908

EBook No.: 1649

Published: Sep 19, 2004

Downloads: 235

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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Uniform Title: Ferragus, chef des Dévorants. English

Title: Ferragus, Chief of the Dévorants

Note: First part of the trilogy "The Thirteen."

Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "Ferragus, Chief of the Dévorants" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel likely written in the early 19th century. This work serves as the first part of a trilogy exploring a secret society in Paris, focusing on themes of moral ambiguity, love, and the complexities of human relationships. The story introduces Auguste de Maulincour, a young officer grappling with unrequited affection for Madame Jules Desmarets, as he becomes embroiled in a web of jealousy and intrigue involving the mysterious Ferragus and the clandestine activities of the Dévorants. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of Parisian life, immersing readers in the gritty and vivid world of the city's streets. We see young Maulincour, transfixed by his love for Madame Jules, whose late-night excursions raise suspicions and lead him to question her fidelity. His admiration for her virtue is thwarted by jealousy as he discovers her secret rendezvous with Ferragus, shrouded in mystique. Through Maulincour's passionate yet futile quest for clarity, the narrative begins to weave a tale laden with tension and moral dilemmas, setting the foundation for a story rich in emotional and societal complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850

Translator: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908

EBook No.: 1649

Published: Sep 19, 2004

Downloads: 235

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.