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The Poor Relations is a collection of three interconnected novellas by Honoré de Balzac: 'Cousin Bette,' 'Pierre Grassou,' and 'The Girl With The Golden Eyes.' 'Cousin Bette' explores the destructive jealousy of a poor and unmarried relative within a wealthy Parisian family. 'Pierre Grassou' satirizes the art world through the story of a mediocre painter who achieves success due to fortunate circumstances. 'The Girl With The Golden Eyes' delves into themes of obsession and exoticism, set against the backdrop of Parisian high society. Balzac’s keen observations of human nature and societal dynamics make these stories timeless. Through vividly drawn characters and intricate plots, The Poor Relations offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century French life and the complexities of human relationships.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.