Beatrix

Translated by Katharine Prescott Wormeley

Autori

• Honoré de Balzac

Parametri

Pagine

332pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Classici
• Letteratura romantica
• Narrativa
• Saggistica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, the novel explores the lives of characters inspired by real literary and musical figures. The story revolves around Béatrix de Rochefide and her complex relationships, particularly with the musician Gennaro Conti, reflecting themes of love, ambition, and artistic passion. Balzac intricately weaves the personal narratives of celebrated individuals like Félicité des Touches and Claude Vignon, offering a rich tapestry of social and cultural commentary within the framework of his broader work, La Comédie humaine.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023