Eugénie Grandet
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Honoré De Balzac
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books - London, 1934
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of 19th-century French realism, Eugenie Grandet chronicles the tragic life of its eponymous heroine, a young woman whose existence is dominated by her avaricious father in a provincial town. Balzac masterfully illustrates the corrosive power of wealth and the profound impact of societal constraints on individual destiny. The narrative presents a poignant study of innocence confronting the harsh realities of human greed and familial manipulation. Through Eugénie's quiet suffering and unwavering devotion, the novel argues for the enduring strength of the human spirit amidst profound adversity. This compelling work offers a critical examination of bourgeois life and the psychological toll of materialism, resonating with timeless themes of love, sacrifice, and disillusionment.
Author: Honoré De Balzac
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books - London, 1934
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A cornerstone of 19th-century French realism, Eugenie Grandet chronicles the tragic life of its eponymous heroine, a young woman whose existence is dominated by her avaricious father in a provincial town. Balzac masterfully illustrates the corrosive power of wealth and the profound impact of societal constraints on individual destiny. The narrative presents a poignant study of innocence confronting the harsh realities of human greed and familial manipulation. Through Eugénie's quiet suffering and unwavering devotion, the novel argues for the enduring strength of the human spirit amidst profound adversity. This compelling work offers a critical examination of bourgeois life and the psychological toll of materialism, resonating with timeless themes of love, sacrifice, and disillusionment.