The Old Maid (eBook)

Sisters facing love, duty, and sacrifice in post-revolutionary France

Honoré de Balzac (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
115 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406646700-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Old Maid," Honoré de Balzac masterfully explores the complexities of women's lives in 19th-century France, encapsulating the moral and social dilemmas of the era. Through rich character development and intricate narrative techniques, Balzac delves into themes of unfulfilled desire, societal expectations, and the often harsh realities of marriage and loneliness. The novella serves as a poignant reflection on the plight of women who remained unmarried, presenting a subtle critique of the patriarchal structures that defined their existence during the Restoration period. Honoré de Balzac, a seminal figure in 19th-century literature, is renowned for his ambitious project "La Comédie Humaine," a vast compendium of interconnected stories that dissect French society's complexities. His personal experiences, coupled with keen observations of the social fabric of his time, informed his portrayal of women's roles and the cultural constraints they faced. Balzac's own life, marked by financial struggles and various romantic entanglements, undoubtedly shaped his profound understanding of longing and despair in the context of love and relationships. "The Old Maid" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersections of gender, societal norms, and personal identity. Balzac's ability to weave emotional depth with social commentary makes this novella not only a critical aspect of literary history but a timeless exploration of human experience. Readers seeking insight into the evolving roles of women in literature and society will find this work both enlightening and thought-provoking.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.4.2021
• Übersetzer: Katharine Prescott Wormeley
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century novels • 19th-century society • character-driven narrative • Character-driven stories • Classic Literature • earth sciences • female independence • female protagonists • French fiction • French Language • French Literature • french novels • Geography • Honore de Balzac • Humanities • La Comédie Humaine • love versus duty • moral dilemmas • Nature • Parisian society • personal sacrifice • Post-Revolutionary France • Realism in fiction • realist literature • romanticism in literature • Science • sisterly relationships • Social Class Conflict • Social commentary • Works originally in French