La Comédie humaine - Volume 01 by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Title La Comédie humaine - Volume 01
Note Scènes de la vie privée - Tome 1
Note Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Avant-propos -- La Maison du chat-qui-pelote -- Le Bal de Sceaux -- La Bourse -- La Vendetta -- Madame Firmiani -- Une double famille -- La Paix du ménage -- La Fausse Maîtresse -- Étude de femme -- Albert Savarus
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Summary "La Comédie humaine - Volume 01" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. It serves as a vast portrayal of French society, offering detailed insights into social and moral themes, with a multitude of characters and stories woven together. The work features characters like the ambitious young man Eugène de Rastignac, who seeks to navigate the complexities of Parisian society. At the start of this volume, the narrative introduces a young man, elegantly dressed and mysterious, as he observes a quaint old house known as the Chat-qui-pelote. He muses over its historical significance while being entertained by the comical sign depicting a cat playing with a tennis racket. The scene captures not only his curiosity but also the rich tapestry of life in Paris, hinting at a deeper involvement with the quaint characters and the overarching societal themes that Balzac intends to explore. As the young man's attention shifts to the window above, the brief appearance of a beautiful young woman adds a layer of romance and intrigue, suggesting that this observation will lead to more significant interactions and developments within the bustling social environment. (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
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