La Comédie humaine - Volume 05. Scènes de la vie de Province - Tome 01 by Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Title La Comédie humaine - Volume 05. Scènes de la vie de Province - Tome 01
Note Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Ursule Mirouet -- Eugénie Grandet -- Les Célibataires (première histoire): Pierrette.
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Summary "La Comédie humaine - Volume 05. Scènes de la vie de Province - Tome 01" by Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. This installment focuses on the complex lives of characters in a provincial setting, specifically examining the consequences of wealth, family, and societal expectations. The narrative introduces various characters, notably Minoret-Levrault, a powerful master of the post, and the enigmatic Doctor Minoret, hinting at the intertwining plots surrounding inheritance and relationships in the small town of Nemours. At the start of the narrative, the reader is drawn into the everyday life of Nemours, where we meet Minoret-Levrault, who eagerly awaits the return of his son Désiré. Amidst the picturesque provincial landscape, discussions about family and inheritance dominate the local atmosphere, particularly as whispers circulate about the relatively wealthy Doctor Minoret and the implications of his past. The tension builds as the characters speculate on the potential changes in their fortunes, especially concerning the young girl Ursule, who becomes a focal point of concern for the greedy relatives. This opening elegantly sets the stage for exploring deeper themes of jealousy, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships within the shifting dynamics of wealth and power in a small town. (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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