Parisians in the Country by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator Waring, James
Translator Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908
Title Parisians in the Country
Note Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The Illustrious Gaudissart -- The Muse of the Department.
Credits Produced by John Bickers, David Widger, and Dagny
Summary "Parisians in the Country" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the mid-19th century as part of his grand series "La Comédie Humaine." The book consists of two stories: "The Illustrious Gaudissart," which features a charismatic commercial traveler, and "La Muse du Département," which revolves around the life and challenges of provincial characters. Central to the narrative is Felix Gaudissart, a renowned traveler whose interactions with the rural populace reflect the socio-economic tensions between Parisian ideals and provincial realities. The opening of "Parisians in the Country" introduces readers to Felix Gaudissart, a commercial traveler whose charm and yonder spirit have earned him the title of "Illustrious." Balzac paints a vivid picture of Gaudissart's personality, depicting him as a jolly, clever, and persuasive figure, skilled in the art of salesmanship. This chapter elaborates on the nature of his travels and the societal role of commercial travelers in bridging the gap between provincial towns and the bustling city of Paris. As Gaudissart embarks on a new venture in life insurance, he is depicted as exuberantly ambitious yet faced with the daunting task of connecting with resistant locals, setting the stage for conflicts rooted in class and cultural disparity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 7929
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Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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