Colonel Chabert

Translated by Ellen Marriage and Clara Bell

Autori

• Honoré de Balzac

Parametri

• 76 pagine
• 3 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Francia
• Narrativa
• Scuola
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, the story follows Colonel Chabert, a distinguished cavalry officer who is mistakenly declared dead after a battle. Upon returning to life, he discovers his wife, Rose Chapotel, has moved on, prompting a poignant exploration of identity and social status. Balzac's novella delves into themes of love, loss, and the struggles of reintegration into society, all while reflecting the complexities of French society during the Restoration and July Monarchy. It has inspired multiple film adaptations.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023