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Eugénie Grandet

Eugénie Grandet

Di: Honoré de Balzac
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Dive into the world of Eugénie Grandet, a masterful novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1833 and a cornerstone of his monumental series, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town in post-Revolutionary France, this poignant tale explores themes of wealth, greed, love, and obsession. At the heart of the story is a wealthy miser struggling to control the desires of his innocent daughter, Eugénie, who ultimately must navigate the perilous waters of a society where money reigns supreme. Balzacs keen attention to psychological depth and vivid detail has left a lasting impact on the literary realism of the 19th century, influencing greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce PirieCopyright Fiction Classics Arte Scienze sociali Storia e critica della letteratura
Episodi
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