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Scenes from Provincial Life, Vol. 2

Scenes from Provincial Life, Vol. 2

Scenes from Provincial Life, Vol. 2

Honore De Balzac

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Editorial:
Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781434412843
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This volume is part of Balzac’s La Comédie Humaine, a sweeping collection of interconnected novels and stories depicting French society. In Scenes from Provincial Life, Balzac explores the lives, ambitions, and moral complexities of characters residing outside of Paris. Through intricate narratives, he delves into the tensions between personal desires and societal expectations, offering a vivid portrayal of provincial life in 19th-century France.

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