Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Scenes from Parisian life: Cousin Pons
Author: Honoré de BalzacScenes of Parisian Life: Cousin Pons
Author: Honoré de BalzacLa Comédie Humaine of Honoré de Balzac: Scenes from Parisian Life. Cousin Pons
Author: Honoré de BalzacCousin Pons
Author: Honore de balzacPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 936115544X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"Honore de Balzac Cousin Pons" is a riveting investigation of social and monetary issues in mid-nineteenth-century Parisian society. The work is part of Balzac's massive series "La Comedie Humaine," and it provides a detailed depiction of the intricacies of human relationships and the quest of money. Sylvain Pons, the key guy or woman, is an aging and eccentric musician residing in Paris. Pons will become the main point of a story that deftly combines aspects of comedy and tragedy. Pons, as the wealthy and calculating Baron Schmucke's cousin, finds himself enmeshed in a web of familial dynamics, financial intrigue, and cultural expectations. The story develops against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Paris, reflecting Balzac's keen observations of the social, financial, and cultural changes of the day. Balzac dives into the deep ties of a handful of the individuals, demonstrating the depths to which people would go in pursuit of fortune, social standing, and personal ambition. "Cousin Pons" is renowned for Balzac's superb characterizations and ability to probe the human condition. The work delves into themes of avarice, betrayal, and the importance of society expectations.
La Comedie Humaine of Honore de Balzac: Volume III Scenes From Parisian Life
Author: Cousin PonsWarner's Synopsis of Books Ancient and Modern
Author: Hamilton Wright MabiePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
A Library of the World's Best Literature - Ancient and Modern - Vol.XLIV (Forty-Five Volumes); Synopses of Famous Books
Author: Charles Dudley WarnerPublisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1605202525
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Popular American essayist, novelist, and journalist CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER (1829-1900) was renowned for the warmth and intimacy of his writing, which encompassed travelogue, biography and autobiography, fiction, and more, and influenced entire generations of his fellow writers. Here, the prolific writer turned editor for his final grand work, a splendid survey of global literature, classic and modern, and it's not too much to suggest that if his friend and colleague Mark Twain-who stole Warner's quip about how "everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it"-had assembled this set, it would still be hailed today as one of the great achievements of the book world. Volume 44 features synopses of notable works-from The Abb Constantin by Ludovic Halvy to Wuthering Heights by Emily Bront-including many not previously referenced in the set but highlighted as well worth a serious reader's time and attention.
Library of the World's Best Literature: Synopses of books. General index
Author: Charles Dudley WarnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
The Human Comedy (Complete Edition)
Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 10701
Book Description
The Human Comedy is the title of Honoré de Balzac's multi-volume collection of interlinked novels and stories depicting French society in the period of the Restoration (1815–1830) and the July Monarchy (1830–1848). Balzac organized his works into 3 groups: "Etudes de Moeurs au XIXe siècle" (Studies of Manners in the 19th Century) + "Etudes philosophiques" + "Etudes analytiques". Balzac wrote that the "Etudes de Moeurs" would study the effects of society and touch on all genders, social classes, ages and professions of people. Meanwhile, the "Etudes philosophiques" would study the causes of these effects. Finally, the third "analytical" section would study the principles behind these phenomena. Contents: The Ball at Sceaux The Purse Vendetta A Second Home Domestic Peace Paz Study of a Woman Another Study of Woman The Grand Breteche Albert Savarus Letters of Two Brides A Daughter of Eve A Woman of Thirty The Deserted Woman La Grenadiere The Message Gobseck The Marriage Contract A Start in Life Modeste Mignon Beatrix Honorine Colonel Chabert The Atheist's Mass Pierre Grassou Scenes From Provincial Life Ursule Mirouet Eugenie Grandet The Vicar of Tours The Two Brothers An Old Maid The Collection of Antiquities The Lily of the Valley Two Poets A Distinguished Provincial at Paris Eve and David Scenes From Parisian Life Scenes from a Courtesan's Life A Prince of Bohemia A Man of Business Gaudissart II Unconscious Comedians Ferragus The Duchesse de Langeais The Girl with the Golden Eyes Father Goriot Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau The Firm of Nucingen Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan Bureaucracy Sarrasine Facino Cane Cousin Betty Cousin Pons The Lesser Bourgeoisie Scenes From Political Life An Historical Mystery An Episode Under the Terror The Brotherhood of Consolation Scenes From Military Life A Passion in the Desert Scenes From Country Life Sons of the Soil The Magic Skin Christ in Flanders Melmoth Reconciled The Unknown Masterpiece…
Library of the World's Best Literature
Author: Charles Dudley WarnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description