A Drama on the Seashore by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908
Title A Drama on the Seashore
Note Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary "A Drama on the Seashore" by Honoré de Balzac is a narrative novel written during the early 19th century. The book delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of a seaside landscape in Brittany. It explores the emotional and philosophical musings of its characters as they confront the depths of human suffering and the beauty of life. The story centers around two main characters, Louis Lambert and Pauline Villenoix, who find themselves on a reflective journey by the sea. Their tranquil moment is abruptly contrasted with the tale of Pierre Cambremer, a fisherman, and his tragic past involving his son, Jacques. The narrative reveals how Cambremer’s remorse for his son’s demise leads him to a life of self-imposed exile and penance on the rocky shore. As Louis and Pauline encounter Cambremer and learn about his sorrowful history, they are forced to confront their own happiness in light of such profound tragedy, ultimately leading to deep reflections on the nature of love, sacrifice, and the burdens of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 1427
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Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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