Honoré de Balzac

The Hated Son (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Family Drama and Societal Pressures in 19th Century France
Übersetzer: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Hated Son," Honorv© de Balzac presents a profound exploration of familial dynamics and social class in 19th-century France. Written in Balzac's distinctive realist style, the novella navigates the tumultuous relationship between a mother and her son, captured in sharp, emotional prose that deftly intertwines both psychological depth and societal critique. Set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, the narrative delves into themes of loyalty, resentment, and the complexities of love, all while elucidating the inherent tensions of a rapidly changing social landscape. Honorv© de Balzac, a seminal figure in the literary movement of realism, was deeply influenced by his own tumultuous upbringing and the hierarchical societal structures of his time. This personal history, coupled with his extensive observations of the Parisian bourgeoisie, infused his writing with both authenticity and critical insight. Balzac's vast literary project, "La Comv©die Humaine," provides a rich context for understanding the myriad characters and societal nuances that populate his works, including "The Hated Son." I highly recommend "The Hated Son" to readers seeking a nuanced psychological study woven with themes of love, resentment, and social critique. Balzac's acute observations and emotional depth engage readers, inviting them into a vivid portrayal of human complexity and the often painful intricacies of familial bonds. Those interested in the evolution of literary realism will find in this novella both a captivating narrative and a profound commentary on the human condition.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 171
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664570345
• Artikelnr.: 58757041

Autorenporträt

Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and dramatist who lived from 1799 to 1850. One of the most significant writers of the 19th century, he is regarded as such. Many people believe La Comédie Humaine, his masterwork, to be his finest work. His mother was Anne-Charlotte-Laure Sallambier, and his father was Bernard-François Balssa. He was the Balzacs' second child. Honoré Balzac spent his first two years of life living with a wet nurse after being abandoned as a newborn. From the age of 10, Balzac attended the Oratorian grammar school in Vendôme. "Look at the beautiful ones we sent the academy back!" was how his grandma put it. On a bridge over the River Loire, he attempted suicide. Balzac wrote El Verdugo shortly after his father died. It is the story of a 30-year-old man who kills his father (Balzac was 30 years old at the time). This was Honoré de Balzac's first piece of work. After courting her for five years, Balzac wed Countess Eve de Balzac (formerly Countess Haska) in Ukraine in 1850. On Sunday, August 18, 1850, five months after his wedding, Balzac died in the company of his mother; Eve de Balzac (previously Countess Haska) having retired to bed. Balzac is buried in Paris' Père Lachaise Cemetery.