| Author |
Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
| Translator |
Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946 |
| Title |
A Distinguished Provincial at Paris
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| Note |
Lost Illusions Part II.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
See also: #13159.
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| Credits |
Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Distinguished Provincial at Paris" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is part two of a trilogy, focusing on the protagonist, Lucien de Rubempre, as he transitions from provincial life in Angouleme to the bustling society of Paris. This section explores the challenges and disillusionments he faces in his pursuit of love and ambition in the glamorous yet harsh urban environment. The opening of the novel introduces Lucien de Rubempre and his companion, Madame de Bargeton, as they embark on their journey to Paris. From the start, Lucien is depicted as an idealistic young poet, filled with aspirations but also naive about the complexities of love and societal expectations. The narrative emphasizes his disarray as he navigates Parisian life, particularly through his interactions with Madame de Bargeton, who begins to reconsider the wisdom of their union amid the realities of sophisticated Parisian society. The early chapters reveal Lucien's vulnerabilities, the socio-economic disparities he encounters, and the shifting dynamics in his relationship with Louise, setting the stage for his eventual confrontation with the harsh truths of ambition and societal acceptance in Paris. (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 |
France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1559 |
| Release Date |
Aug 11, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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