Honoré de Balzac

Pierrette (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This is a poignant and melancholic story that explores the lives of a group of individuals living in Lower Provins in 1827. The novel delves into the pathology of retired mercers and the dynamics of a wealthy family and their poor cousins. At the center of the story is Pierrette, a young girl who becomes the object of affection for a local boy named Jacques. As their love grows, they face various obstacles, including the jealousy of an old maid and the tyranny of Pierrette's guardians.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 205
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664600660
• Artikelnr.: 58756779

Autorenporträt

Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, renowned for his multifaceted characters and detailed depiction of society in the post-Napoleonic era. A mastermind of realism, his magnum opus, 'La Comédie humaine', encompasses an impressive collection of interlinked novels and stories that examine the complexities of human nature and the social landscape of the time. Among these, 'Pierrette' (1840) stands out for its poignant exploration of the tribulations faced by a young provincial girl in her fight against societal and familial oppression, a recurrent theme in Balzac's broader oeuvre. His prodigious output included influential works such as 'Le Père Goriot', 'Eugénie Grandet', and 'Lost Illusions', which distinguished him as a preeminent literary figure. Balzac's narrative techniques and character studies have left a permanent imprint on literary realism, influencing subsequent generations of writers worldwide. His encompassing vision of a society and its intricate class structures has earned him recognition as one of the founders of the modern novel. Balzac's persistent exploration of the human condition, through an astute blend of penetrating analysis and empathetic storytelling, ensures his continued relevance and esteem in literary scholarship.