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Title: The Deserted Woman
Note: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Deserted Woman" by Honoré de Balzac is a novella written during the early 19th century, specifically in the 1830s. This work delves into the themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of personal relationships, showcasing the intricacies of French aristocracy. The novella focuses on the emotional turmoil between the characters as they navigate their desires against the backdrop of social norms. The story revolves around Gaston de Nueil, a young Parisian aristocrat who becomes enchanted by the forlorn beauty of the Vicomtesse de Beauseant. Initially sheltered in a provincial town for convalescence, Gaston hears about the Vicomtesse's scandalous past, which evokes a mix of sympathy and desire. After a series of encounters that unfold the depth of their feelings, the novella progresses through their tumultuous relationship, underscored by Gaston's youthful passion and the Vicomtesse's struggles with societal judgment and personal loss. Ultimately, their love story illustrates the intersection of emotional extremes and social constraints, leading to a heartbreaking conclusion that reflects the profound cost of love in a rigidly structured society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946
EBook No.: 1729
Published: May 1, 1999
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- 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.
This edition has images.
Title: The Deserted Woman
Note: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Deserted Woman" by Honoré de Balzac is a novella written during the early 19th century, specifically in the 1830s. This work delves into the themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of personal relationships, showcasing the intricacies of French aristocracy. The novella focuses on the emotional turmoil between the characters as they navigate their desires against the backdrop of social norms. The story revolves around Gaston de Nueil, a young Parisian aristocrat who becomes enchanted by the forlorn beauty of the Vicomtesse de Beauseant. Initially sheltered in a provincial town for convalescence, Gaston hears about the Vicomtesse's scandalous past, which evokes a mix of sympathy and desire. After a series of encounters that unfold the depth of their feelings, the novella progresses through their tumultuous relationship, underscored by Gaston's youthful passion and the Vicomtesse's struggles with societal judgment and personal loss. Ultimately, their love story illustrates the intersection of emotional extremes and social constraints, leading to a heartbreaking conclusion that reflects the profound cost of love in a rigidly structured society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946
EBook No.: 1729
Published: May 1, 1999
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- 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.