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Honoré de Balzac
ISBN 9780375759079
Rs. 1,120
Modern Library
Cousin Bette
Who it's for: Readers of classic French literature and psychological dramas
"Cousin Bette" by Honoré de Balzac explores the destructive power of envy and resentment within a prominent Parisian family. Plain and impoverished Bette, often overlooked, harbors deep resentment towards her socially superior relatives. When the man she desires plans to marry her beautiful cousin's daughter, Bette dedicates herself to a meticulous and patient scheme of revenge, aiming to dismantle the Hulot family's prosperity and reputation through cunning and malice.Why You Should Read? Experience a masterwork of French realism depicting the societal tensions and moral decay of 1840s Paris. Delve into a dark narrative of human jealousy, betrayal, and the meticulous planning of revenge. Witness Balzac's sharp critique of bourgeois society and the corrupting influence of wealth and passion. Discover one of the crowning achievements of Balzac's monumental "La Comédie humaine."
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- Part of Balzac's 'La Comédie humaine'
- Set in 1840s Paris, depicting societal tensions
- Focuses on the destructive power of envy and resentment
- Features a meticulous and patient revenge plot
- A masterwork of French realism
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It's about a plain and impoverished woman named Bette who resents her wealthy relatives and plots a meticulous revenge against them, aiming to destroy their family's prosperity and reputation.
Is this part of a series?
Yes, it is part of Balzac's monumental work 'La Comédie humaine'.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of envy, resentment, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of wealth and passion, as well as the moral decay of bourgeois society.
What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in 1840s Paris, depicting the societal tensions and moral decay of that era.