Honoré de Balzac

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Modeste Mignon (eBook, ePUB)

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"Modeste Mignon", by Honoré de Balzac (1846). The heroine of this romance, a young woman of romantic temperament Modeste Mignon, lives in a small city in northwestern France. She has the religious faith of a child, while her mind is exceptionally well informed in many ways. The young girl, daring in her simplicity, enjoys the writings of the famous Parisian poet Melchior de Canalis and imagines herself to be in love with him. However, he is not moved by her attentions. He invites his secretary Ernest de la Briere to "deal with the matter". Ernest answers Modeste's letters in his name and acts as her lover, disguised as Canalis. The scene changes dramatically when Ernest discovers that Modest is, in fact, a rich heiress. Would he be able to win her heart despite his lie? Many characters appear, and there are fresh and dewy pictures of rural France.

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Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, regarded as one of the founders of realism in European literature. Born in Tours, France, Balzac's work is known for its vivid detail and its unflinching examination of society and the complexities of human nature. A prolific writer, he produced more than 90 novels and short stories throughout his life, eventually grouping them into a series called 'La Comédie humaine' where he endeavored to encapsulate the scope of societal strata and types. Balzac's characters are typically complex, nuanced, and fully realized creations, often based on his observations of the French bourgeoisie. 'Modeste Mignon' is one example of his detailed character studies. Published in 1844, the novel explores themes of wealth, deceit, and social ambition through the narrative of a young woman's secretive correspondence with a famous poet. The work demonstrates Balzac's talent for dissecting the French upper middle class, its mores, and the obsession with financial and social advancement. His influence on literature is immense, impacting authors from Zola and Dickens to Faulkner and Kerouac. Balzac's literary style is marked by his authoritative narrator, richly detailed settings, and the examination of societal influences on individual destiny. In 'Modeste Mignon,' for instance, he intricately plies the psychological depths of characters, showcasing his quintessential blend of narrative mastery and social comment.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ktoczyta.pl
• Seitenzahl: 309
• Altersempfehlung: ab 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. April 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788381768214
• Artikelnr.: 57877078