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Honoré de Balzac
ISBN 9780140440508
Rs. 800
Penguin Classics
Eugénie Grandet
Who it's for: Readers of classic French literature and psychological fiction
In the stifling confines of a provincial French home, Eugénie Grandet lives under the iron rule of her miserly father, whose life is consumed by an obsession with gold. Her existence is one of quiet subjugation until the arrival of her charming cousin, Charles, awakens new desires and passions within her. This awakening leads to a profound and tragic clash with her father’s relentless avarice, revealing the devastating consequences of material obsession.Why You Should Read? Explore a quintessential portrayal of greed and its destructive impact on family and individual lives. Discover one of Honoré de Balzac's earliest and most powerful contributions to his monumental *La Comédie humaine*. Delve into a masterful psychological study of a young woman's emotional awakening amidst social constraint. Gain insight into 19th-century French provincial society and the pervasive influence of wealth and class.
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- Part of Balzac's La Comédie humaine
- Psychological study of emotional awakening
- Portrays 19th-century French provincial society
- Explores the destructive impact of greed
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Questions about this book
Who is the author?
The book is by Honoré de Balzac, translated by Marion Ayton Crawford.
What is the book about?
It tells the story of Eugénie Grandet, who lives under her miserly father's rule until her cousin Charles arrives, awakening new desires and leading to a tragic conflict.
Is this part of a series?
It is one of Balzac's works within his larger series La Comédie humaine.
What themes does it explore?
It explores greed, family conflict, emotional awakening, social constraint, and the influence of wealth and class.