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Title: The Thirteen
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Ferragus, chief of the Dévorants -- The duchesse of Langeais -- The girl with the golden eyes.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, Bonnie Sala, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Thirteen" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century, intertwining themes of love, deception, and societal intricacies within the backdrop of Paris. The narrative revolves around a secret society named "The Thirteen," comprised of powerful men who operate outside moral and legal boundaries. The story opens with a young officer, Auguste de Maulincour, who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue surrounding Madame Jules—a woman he admires and whom he suspects of infidelity. The opening of the book introduces the readers to a vivid portrayal of Parisian streets, setting the stage for the exploration of class, desire, and the complexity of human relationships. Auguste is depicted as a romantic figure driven by an unrequited love for Madame Jules, whose behavior raises suspicions about her loyalty to her husband. The tension escalates as Auguste witnesses Madame Jules leaving a dubious location, thus igniting his jealousy and determination to uncover the truth behind her actions. As he navigates the labyrinth of passion and suspicion, the dynamics of the secret society and the dangerous allure it holds become increasingly central to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Author of introduction, etc.: Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933
Translator: Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946
EBook No.: 7416
Published: Sep 19, 2004
Downloads: 336
Language: English
Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Thirteen
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Ferragus, chief of the Dévorants -- The duchesse of Langeais -- The girl with the golden eyes.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, Bonnie Sala, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Thirteen" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century, intertwining themes of love, deception, and societal intricacies within the backdrop of Paris. The narrative revolves around a secret society named "The Thirteen," comprised of powerful men who operate outside moral and legal boundaries. The story opens with a young officer, Auguste de Maulincour, who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue surrounding Madame Jules—a woman he admires and whom he suspects of infidelity. The opening of the book introduces the readers to a vivid portrayal of Parisian streets, setting the stage for the exploration of class, desire, and the complexity of human relationships. Auguste is depicted as a romantic figure driven by an unrequited love for Madame Jules, whose behavior raises suspicions about her loyalty to her husband. The tension escalates as Auguste witnesses Madame Jules leaving a dubious location, thus igniting his jealousy and determination to uncover the truth behind her actions. As he navigates the labyrinth of passion and suspicion, the dynamics of the secret society and the dangerous allure it holds become increasingly central to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Author of introduction, etc.: Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933
Translator: Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946
EBook No.: 7416
Published: Sep 19, 2004
Downloads: 336
Language: English
Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.