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Honore de Balzac's "The Jealousies of a Country Town" (French name: "Les Rivalites") is a compelling exploration of the elaborate dynamics, scandals, and rivalries that spread in the confines of a provincial French town. This novella is part of Balzac's famend series, "La Comedie Humaine," which gives a complete panorama of French society inside the nineteenth century. Set inside the fictional city of Sancerre, the narrative delves into the lives of its population, revealing the complicated interplay of social hierarchies, amorous affairs, and simmering tensions. The important discern, Minoret-Levrault, a retired physician, turns into a focus for the unfolding drama. The metropolis's higher echelons are disturbed via the arrival of Minoret-Levrault, who stirs up envy and resentment. Balzac skillfully dissects the psychology of jealousy, portraying the characters' insecurities and the poisonous effect of contention on personal relationships. The novella is marked with the aid of Balzac's eager observations of human nature and his potential to unveil the hypocrisies and intrigues that characterize small-city life. "The Jealousies of a Country Town" showcases Balzac's narrative prowess and social remark, revealing the intricacies of a network grappling with ambition, choice, and the pursuit of social status.
- Format: Pocket/Paperback
- ISBN: 9789361154782
- Språk: Engelska
- Antal sidor: 246
- Utgivningsdatum: 2024-02-01
- Förlag: Double 9 Books