La Comédie humaine - Volume 08. Scènes de la vie de Province - Tome 04 by Balzac
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| Author | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
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| Title | La Comédie humaine - Volume 08. Scènes de la vie de Province - Tome 04 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Illusions perdues: Les deux poètes. Un grand homme de province à Paris. Ève et David. |
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| Summary | "La Comédie humaine - Volume 08. Scènes de la vie de Province - Tome 04" by Balzac is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This volume is part of a larger series that explores the intricacies of social life and human behavior in France, particularly focusing on the provincial life through its detailed character studies and narratives. The opening portion introduces key characters such as Jérôme-Nicolas Séchard, an avaricious and alcoholic printer, and his son David, who seeks to establish his own life while contending with his father's oppressive nature and their declining print business. The beginning of this volume sets the stage for a portrayal of familial and social dynamics in the provincial town of Angoulême. It outlines Séchard's antiquated printing practices and his attempts to manipulate his son into inheriting the struggling business under dubious conditions. The story also introduces David's relationships, particularly with his old friend Lucien, illustrating their ambitions and dreams for a brighter future away from their current circumstances. This opening engrosses readers by intricately weaving detailed descriptions of the characters and their environment, making it clear that the narrative will tackle themes of ambition, familial conflict, and societal constraints within a richly constructed setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54723 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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