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Title: A Prince of Bohemia

Note: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "A Prince of Bohemia" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early to mid-19th century that explores themes of love, ambition, and social class in the context of the Bohemian society of Paris. The story delves into the whimsical yet often tumultuous lives of young artists and intellectuals, portraying their romantic escapades and existential struggles against the backdrop of a rapidly changing France. The narrative centers around the character of Gabriel Jean Anne Victor Benjamin George Ferdinand Charles Edward Rusticoli, Comte de la Palferine, who epitomizes the charming yet reckless spirit of Bohemian youth. The Comte's relationship with Claudine, a former opera dancer, serves as a focal point, showcasing the complexities of love and desire amidst societal expectations. Balzac intricately weaves the dynamic between La Palferine and Claudine, depicting their passionate yet superficial connection, as well as his disdain for bourgeois values. Throughout their interactions, the novel reflects on themes of identity, artistic integrity, and the quest for meaning in an era marked by both cultural flourishing and existential disillusionment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850

Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927

EBook No.: 1812

Published: Jul 6, 2005

Downloads: 192

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.

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2025-02-23T13:12:32Z A Prince of Bohemia

This edition has images.

Title: A Prince of Bohemia

Note: Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "A Prince of Bohemia" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early to mid-19th century that explores themes of love, ambition, and social class in the context of the Bohemian society of Paris. The story delves into the whimsical yet often tumultuous lives of young artists and intellectuals, portraying their romantic escapades and existential struggles against the backdrop of a rapidly changing France. The narrative centers around the character of Gabriel Jean Anne Victor Benjamin George Ferdinand Charles Edward Rusticoli, Comte de la Palferine, who epitomizes the charming yet reckless spirit of Bohemian youth. The Comte's relationship with Claudine, a former opera dancer, serves as a focal point, showcasing the complexities of love and desire amidst societal expectations. Balzac intricately weaves the dynamic between La Palferine and Claudine, depicting their passionate yet superficial connection, as well as his disdain for bourgeois values. Throughout their interactions, the novel reflects on themes of identity, artistic integrity, and the quest for meaning in an era marked by both cultural flourishing and existential disillusionment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850

Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927

EBook No.: 1812

Published: Jul 6, 2005

Downloads: 192

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.

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