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Title: Honorine
Note: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "Honorine" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the mid-19th century, which explores themes of love, fidelity, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of societal expectations. The narrative centers around Count Octave, a high-ranking diplomat, and his wife Honorine, who has mysteriously left him. The story unfolds through the eyes of Octave’s secretary, Maurice, who becomes deeply involved in their lives. At the start of "Honorine," the novel immerses readers in a vivid portrayal of social dynamics among the French elite, particularly through a dinner gathering in a villa in Genoa. The guests, including notable characters like landscape painter Léon de Lora and the celebrated Camille Maupin, set the stage for discussions that touch on literary and moral themes. As the Consul-General prepares to unveil a personal story, he hints at the complexity of his marriage to Honorine Pedrotti, who, unbeknownst to him, struggles with her own desires and the constraints of her societal role. The opening portion intricately blends character introductions with discussions of love and fidelity, establishing a rich foundation upon which the intimate secrets and turmoil of the protagonists will be revealed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
EBook No.: 1683
Published: Nov 6, 2004
Downloads: 150
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Honorine
Note: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "Honorine" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the mid-19th century, which explores themes of love, fidelity, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of societal expectations. The narrative centers around Count Octave, a high-ranking diplomat, and his wife Honorine, who has mysteriously left him. The story unfolds through the eyes of Octave’s secretary, Maurice, who becomes deeply involved in their lives. At the start of "Honorine," the novel immerses readers in a vivid portrayal of social dynamics among the French elite, particularly through a dinner gathering in a villa in Genoa. The guests, including notable characters like landscape painter Léon de Lora and the celebrated Camille Maupin, set the stage for discussions that touch on literary and moral themes. As the Consul-General prepares to unveil a personal story, he hints at the complexity of his marriage to Honorine Pedrotti, who, unbeknownst to him, struggles with her own desires and the constraints of her societal role. The opening portion intricately blends character introductions with discussions of love and fidelity, establishing a rich foundation upon which the intimate secrets and turmoil of the protagonists will be revealed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
EBook No.: 1683
Published: Nov 6, 2004
Downloads: 150
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.