Modeste Mignon (eBook, ePUB) - Balzac, Honoré de
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Honoré de Balzac's 'Modeste Mignon' is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of love, class, and ambition in 19th century France. Balzac's literary style is characterized by his detailed descriptions of characters and settings, as well as his sharp observations of society's norms and values. 'Modeste Mignon' is part of Balzac's larger literary project, 'La Comédie Humaine', a collection of interconnected novels that offers a panoramic view of French society during the author's time. The novel explores themes of societal expectations, personal desires, and the role of art in…mehr

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Honoré de Balzac's 'Modeste Mignon' is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of love, class, and ambition in 19th century France. Balzac's literary style is characterized by his detailed descriptions of characters and settings, as well as his sharp observations of society's norms and values. 'Modeste Mignon' is part of Balzac's larger literary project, 'La Comédie Humaine', a collection of interconnected novels that offers a panoramic view of French society during the author's time. The novel explores themes of societal expectations, personal desires, and the role of art in shaping individual identity. Balzac's prose is rich and immersive, drawing readers into the world of his characters with vivid language and compelling storytelling.},
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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.