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The Duchesse De Langeais

The Duchesse De Langeais

De Balzac, Honore

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 141916029X
ISBN13: 9781419160295
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.30 Width: 7.56 Depth: 9.26
Language: English
The Duchesse De Langeais by Honore De Balzac is a classic French novel that explores the themes of love, passion, and social status. The story is set in Paris during the Restoration period, and it follows the complex relationship between the Duchesse De Langeais, a beautiful and aristocratic woman, and General Armand de Montriveau, a war hero who is deeply in love with her.The novel begins with the two characters meeting at a ball, and they are immediately drawn to each other. However, the Duchesse is not interested in a serious relationship and she plays hard to get, which only fuels General de Montriveau's desire for her. He becomes obsessed with her and tries everything in his power to win her over, but she continues to resist him.As the story unfolds, the reader discovers that the Duchesse has a secret past and a hidden motive for rejecting General de Montriveau. Her actions lead to a dramatic and tragic conclusion, where both characters are forced to confront their true feelings and the consequences of their actions.The Duchesse De Langeais is a beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the societal norms that govern them. Balzac's prose is elegant and sophisticated, and he creates a vivid portrait of the aristocratic world of 19th century France. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature, French culture, and the human condition.The General slipped aside behind the curtain lest the dreadful tumult within him should appear in his face; even in the shadow it seemed to him that he could still see the Superior's piercing eyes. He was afraid of her; she held his little, frail, hardly-won happiness in her hands; and he, who had never quailed under a triple row of guns, now trembled before this nun.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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