| Author |
Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
| Translator |
Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946 |
| Translator |
Waring, James |
| Title |
Poor Relations
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Cousin Betty -- Cousin Pons.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dagny, and John Bickers,
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| Summary |
"Poor Relations" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the mid-19th century that delves into themes of familial relationships, jealousy, and societal standing. The narrative centers on Cousin Betty, also known as Lisbeth Fischer, who harbors a deep-seated jealousy towards her more beautiful cousin, Adeline Hulot. The story explores the complexity of their intertwined lives, showcasing the struggles and resentments that arise from social disparities and family dynamics. At the start of "Poor Relations," we are introduced to a cast of characters navigating their lives amid the contrasts of wealth and poverty in Parisian society. The plot unfolds with scenes involving Baron Hulot d'Ervy and his wife, Adeline, whose marriage is marred by the Baron’s infidelities, particularly with a singer named Josepha. Lisbeth Fischer, Adeline's cousin, enters the scene as a resentful outsider, feeling overshadowed by Adeline’s beauty and status, while struggling against her own obscurity. As family tensions surface, opportunity and betrayal loom, establishing the groundwork for the unfolding drama of their relationships. The opening paints a vivid portrait of Parisian society in the 1800s while foreshadowing the conflict that will deepen between these complex characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Paris (France) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12900 |
| Release Date |
Jul 13, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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