| Author |
Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
| Uniform Title |
La femme de trente ans. Finnish
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| Title |
Keski-ikäinen nainen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 31.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Keski-ikäinen nainen" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the complexities of romance and familial relationships, primarily focusing on a young woman named Julia and her father as they navigate societal expectations and personal ambitions amidst the backdrop of Napoleonic France. The narrative delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggles of youth, illustrating the tension between romantic ideals and the burdens of reality. The opening of the novel introduces us to a beautiful Sunday morning in Paris, 1813, where a father and daughter are making their way to a military parade. Julia, the daughter, is depicted as lively and eagerly anticipates the event, reflecting her youthful exuberance. As they arrive, her father's protective nature is apparent amidst Julia's admiration for the spectacle and the young soldiers. The setting establishes a dual focus on Julia's awakening desires and her father's worries about her future, hinting at potential conflict in her romantic pursuits, especially concerning her affections toward a handsome officer, Viktor d'Aiglemont. Through this initial glimpse, the narrative sets the stage for the exploration of Julia’s inner world, her relationships, and the pressures exerted by both society and her familial ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Adultery -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Married people -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Marriage -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women -- France -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47362 |
| Release Date |
Nov 16, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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