| Author |
Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933 |
| Translator |
Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946 |
| Translator |
Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908 |
| Title |
The Jealousies of a Country Town
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
An old maid -- The collection of antiquities.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dagny; and John Bickers
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| Summary |
"The Jealousies of a Country Town" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. Set in the provincial town of Alencon, the narrative explores themes of ambition, social status, and romantic rivalry intertwined with the dynamics of local society. The main characters include the aging Chevalier de Valois, who aims to marry a wealthy old maid, Mademoiselle Cormon, while also grappling with his past romances and current circumstances. The opening of the novel establishes the Chevalier de Valois as a charming and somewhat vain old bachelor who is both admired and scrutinized by the townspeople. He engages in social activities and card games, nurturing social relationships that hide his ambitions. As he navigates through his daily routines, we also meet Suzanne, a spirited young girl from the local wash-house, who becomes embroiled in a scheme that opportunistically ties her fate to the Chevalier. The rivalry for Mademoiselle Cormon's affections is hinted at, establishing a web of intrigue and jealousy that will unfold as the story progresses, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the characters' motivations and the societal pressures they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7950 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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