The Marriage Contract (eBook, ePUB) - Balzac, Honoré de
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Honoré de Balzac's 'The Marriage Contract' is a poignant exploration of social structures and human nature during the early 19th century. Set in Paris, the novel delves into the complexities of arranged marriages and how individuals navigate societal expectations versus personal desires. Balzac's detailed and descriptive writing style immerses readers in the opulent world of French high society, revealing the intricacies of relationships and power dynamics. Through his vivid characters and intricate plot, Balzac crafts a thought-provoking narrative that challenges traditional notions of love…mehr

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Honoré de Balzac's 'The Marriage Contract' is a poignant exploration of social structures and human nature during the early 19th century. Set in Paris, the novel delves into the complexities of arranged marriages and how individuals navigate societal expectations versus personal desires. Balzac's detailed and descriptive writing style immerses readers in the opulent world of French high society, revealing the intricacies of relationships and power dynamics. Through his vivid characters and intricate plot, Balzac crafts a thought-provoking narrative that challenges traditional notions of love and marriage within a rapidly changing society. 'The Marriage Contract' is a shining example of Balzac's ability to capture the essence of his era through compelling storytelling. It remains a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.
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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.