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The Girl with the Golden Eyes

The Girl with the Golden Eyes

De Balzac, Honore

Hardcover

Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1161464425
ISBN13: 9781161464429
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Girl With The Golden Eyes is a novella by Honore De Balzac, a French author who is considered one of the greatest literary figures of the 19th century. The story is set in Paris and follows the life of a young man named Henri de Marsay, who is a part of the aristocratic society of the city. Henri is a jaded and cynical character who is bored with his life and seeks new experiences to satisfy his desires.One day, Henri meets a mysterious woman named Paquita Valdes, who is known as the girl with the golden eyes due to her striking appearance. Paquita is a courtesan who belongs to a secret society of wealthy and powerful men who use her for their own pleasure. Despite knowing about her true nature, Henri becomes obsessed with Paquita and pursues her relentlessly.As their relationship progresses, Henri discovers that Paquita is not just a courtesan but also a victim of the society she belongs to. He tries to rescue her from her fate but realizes that it is impossible to break free from the powerful forces that control her life. The novella explores themes of love, desire, power, and social class in the context of 19th-century Parisian society.The Girl With The Golden Eyes is a classic work of French literature that showcases Balzac's masterful storytelling and his ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, 19th-century society, and the human condition.She belongs to that feminine variety which the Romans call fulva, flava--the woman of fire. And in chief, what struck me the most, what I am still taken with, are her two yellow eyes, like a tiger's, a golden yellow that gleams, living gold, gold which thinks, gold which loves, and is determined to take refuge in your pocket.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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