Honoré de Balzac

The Village Rector (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring societal complexities in Balzac's French village tale
Übersetzer: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Honoré de Balzac's 'The Village Rector,' the reader is transported to the pastoral setting of rural France, where the dynamics of village life unfold. The novel is characterized by its detailed descriptions of the social hierarchy, religious beliefs, and daily struggles of the villagers. Balzac's writing style is marked by rich prose and a keen eye for human nature, which adds depth to the characters and their interactions. 'The Village Rector' is a shining example of Balzac's commitment to realism and his ability to depict the complexities of society in the 19th century. The novel is a reflection of the author's belief in the importance of understanding the intricacies of community life and the impact of societal norms on individual destinies. It delves into themes of ambition, power, and moral dilemmas, making it a compelling read for those interested in French literature and social commentary. 'The Village Rector' is a must-read for anyone seeking a nuanced exploration of human nature and societal forces in a vibrant village setting.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 290
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664599926
• Artikelnr.: 58757962

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.