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Title: The Physiology of Marriage, Part 1
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Dagny; and John Bickers
Summary: "The Physiology of Marriage, Part 1" by Honoré de Balzac is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century that explores the complexities and difficulties faced within the institution of marriage. Balzac presents marriage as a societal construct influenced by cultural norms, and he provocatively questions its foundations, exploring themes of love, fidelity, and the contrasts between happiness and unhappiness in married life. The opening portion of the work sets a contemplative tone with Balzac reflecting on the nature of marriage and the often hidden repercussions of adultery and societal expectations. Through a blend of satire and serious inquiry, the author examines various perspectives on love and marriage, questioning the notions of fidelity and the roles of husbands and wives. He introduces a spectrum of ideas regarding human relationships, beginning with a humorous but critical perspective on traditional marriage dynamics, underscoring the challenges of achieving genuine connection between partners. This philosophical exploration offers readers an engaging discourse on the institution, setting up a foundation for deeper reflections that are likely to unfold in the subsequent sections of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
EBook No.: 5704
Published: Jul 4, 2005
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Marriage -- Humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Physiology of Marriage, Part 1
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Dagny; and John Bickers
Summary: "The Physiology of Marriage, Part 1" by Honoré de Balzac is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century that explores the complexities and difficulties faced within the institution of marriage. Balzac presents marriage as a societal construct influenced by cultural norms, and he provocatively questions its foundations, exploring themes of love, fidelity, and the contrasts between happiness and unhappiness in married life. The opening portion of the work sets a contemplative tone with Balzac reflecting on the nature of marriage and the often hidden repercussions of adultery and societal expectations. Through a blend of satire and serious inquiry, the author examines various perspectives on love and marriage, questioning the notions of fidelity and the roles of husbands and wives. He introduces a spectrum of ideas regarding human relationships, beginning with a humorous but critical perspective on traditional marriage dynamics, underscoring the challenges of achieving genuine connection between partners. This philosophical exploration offers readers an engaging discourse on the institution, setting up a foundation for deeper reflections that are likely to unfold in the subsequent sections of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
EBook No.: 5704
Published: Jul 4, 2005
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Marriage -- Humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.