
The Works Of Honore De Balzac V13-14, V2: Beatrix, The Jealousies Of A Country Town, The Commission In Lunacy
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ISBN10: 1432512900
ISBN13: 9781432512903
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781432512903
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Works of Honore De Balzac is a collection of literary works by the renowned French author. Volume 13-14 and Volume 2 of the collection contain three of Balzac's most popular works: Beatrix, The Jealousies of a Country Town, and The Commission in Lunacy.Beatrix is a novel that tells the story of a young woman who is forced into a loveless marriage with a wealthy aristocrat. She soon falls in love with a dashing young man, but their relationship is threatened by the social conventions of the time.The Jealousies of a Country Town is a satirical novel that explores the petty rivalries and intrigues of a small French town. The novel is a biting commentary on the hypocrisy and corruption of the French bourgeoisie.The Commission in Lunacy is a novella that tells the story of a young man who is declared insane and placed in a mental institution. The novella is a powerful critique of the French legal system and its treatment of the mentally ill.Overall, The Works of Honore De Balzac is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature and culture. Balzac's works are known for their vivid characters, intricate plots, and social commentary, and this collection is no exception.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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