Petty Troubles of Married Life, Second Part by Honoré de Balzac
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"Petty Troubles of Married Life, Second Part" by Honoré de Balzac is a fictional work likely written in the early 19th century, reflecting the complexities and nuances of marital relationships in that era. The narrative unfolds through a series of vignettes, highlighting the grievances and trials experienced by both wives and husbands, suggesting a humorous yet insightful exploration of domestic life and romantic relationships. The opening of the book introduces us to
two young married women, Caroline and Stephanie, who reflect on their recent marriages while attending a ball. Through their candid conversation, we gain an understanding of their personal struggles within their unions. Caroline expresses frustration with her husband’s tobacco use, which disturbs her sleep, and worries over his cold demeanor. Stephanie laments the stifling jealousy of her husband. The dialogue reveals not just their individual troubles, but also a broader commentary on the everyday experiences of married life. Their revelations set the stage for a deeper examination of love, expectations, and disappointment that echoes throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
|---|---|
| Title | Petty Troubles of Married Life, Second Part |
| Credits | Produced by Dagny; and John Bickers |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Marriage |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6403 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06403-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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