La Comédie humaine - Volume 02 by Honoré de Balzac
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| Author | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
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| Title | La Comédie humaine - Volume 02 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Com%C3%A9die_humaine |
| Note | Scènes de la vie privée - Tome 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Mémoires de deux jeunes mariées -- Une fille d'ève -- La Femme abandonnée -- La Grenadière -- Le Message -- Gobseck -- Autre étude de femme |
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| Summary | "La Comédie Humaine - Volume 02" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of fictional narratives written in the early 19th century. This volume primarily focuses on character studies and portrays various aspects of French society through the lives of its characters, including young brides and women navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations. Balzac’s intricate depictions of relationships and societal dynamics invite readers to explore the nuances of human behavior during this historical period. The opening of the second volume introduces us to "Mémoires de Deux Jeunes Mariées," where the protagonist, Renée, begins her life outside the convent that has sheltered her for years. We learn about her profound friendship with Louise and follow Renée's reflections on her recent departure from convent life to embrace the world in Paris. Initially overwhelmed by her past, she contemplates love, family expectations, and her newfound freedom. As Renée begins to settle into her family's apartment, her observations of Parisian life—its charm and social complexities—hint at the tensions between her romantic idealism and the realities she will face as a young woman in society. This sets the stage for her journey of self-discovery amid the contrasts of freedom and obligation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43851 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1222 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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