| Author |
Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
| Title |
La Comédie humaine - Volume 15. Études philosophiques
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Furne, J. J. Dubochet et Cie, J Hetzel, 1845.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Massimilla Doni -- Gambara -- L'Enfant maudit -- Les Marana -- Adieu -- Le Réquisitionnaire -- El Verdugo -- Un Drame au bord de la mer -- L'Auberge rouge -- L'Élixir de longue vie -- Maître Cornélius -- Sur Catherine de Médicis: Introduction. Première partie: Le Martyr calviniste.
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| Credits |
Claudine Corbasson, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"La Comédie humaine - Volume 15. Études philosophiques" by Honoré de Balzac is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. This volume consists of various philosophical studies that delve into the complexities of human existence, highlighting themes of love, social status, and personal conflict. The opening portion introduces the character of Emilio Memmi, a young nobleman who grapples with the contrast between his newfound title of prince and his precarious financial state, illustrating the paradox of wealth and emptiness in the lives of the aristocracy. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the vibrant setting of Venice, characterized by both its historic nobility and the present decrepitude faced by its aristocrats. Emilio Memmi is a descendant of an old noble family, who finds himself in love with the beautiful duchess Massimilla Cataneo. As he navigates the trials of romantic infatuation and societal expectations, the narrative reveals his internal turmoil over love and loyalty in the face of temptation from the alluring opera singer Clarina Tinti. The opening sets a dramatic stage for the exploration of deep emotional conflicts amid the bustling and decaying backdrop of Venetian society, foreshadowing the intertwined fates of Emilio, Massimilla, and the vibrant but wavering world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72034 |
| Release Date |
Nov 5, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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