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Title: The Exiles
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Exiles" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of 14th century Paris, the book explores themes of love, exile, and the quest for identity through the intertwining lives of its characters. The narrative provides a rich depiction of medieval society, drawing readers into the cultural and political dynamics of the period. The story centers around Godefroid, a young man who, feeling out of place in the world, attempts to take his own life, believing he is an angel exiled from heaven. His journey intersects with that of the Exile, a mysterious elder who has much to share about the nature of suffering, love, and the divine, all while navigating the dangers of being a scholar in a tumultuous time. The enigmatic Comtesse de Mahaut also plays a crucial role as a protector and mother figure, revealing Godefroid's true heritage. As the characters confront their desires and struggles against the backdrop of the historical and spiritual dialogues of the era, "The Exiles" weaves a profound exploration of what it means to be human and the transcendent search for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
Translator: Waring, James
EBook No.: 1884
Published: Sep 22, 2004
Downloads: 114
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: The Exiles
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Exiles" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of 14th century Paris, the book explores themes of love, exile, and the quest for identity through the intertwining lives of its characters. The narrative provides a rich depiction of medieval society, drawing readers into the cultural and political dynamics of the period. The story centers around Godefroid, a young man who, feeling out of place in the world, attempts to take his own life, believing he is an angel exiled from heaven. His journey intersects with that of the Exile, a mysterious elder who has much to share about the nature of suffering, love, and the divine, all while navigating the dangers of being a scholar in a tumultuous time. The enigmatic Comtesse de Mahaut also plays a crucial role as a protector and mother figure, revealing Godefroid's true heritage. As the characters confront their desires and struggles against the backdrop of the historical and spiritual dialogues of the era, "The Exiles" weaves a profound exploration of what it means to be human and the transcendent search for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
Translator: Waring, James
EBook No.: 1884
Published: Sep 22, 2004
Downloads: 114
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.