The Jealousies Of A Country Town - Honore de Balzac - Bog

The Jealousies of a Country Town is a novel written by Honore de Balzac, a French novelist and playwright. The story is set in a small town in France and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants. The novel explores the themes of jealousy, love, betrayal, and social status.The plot follows the lives of two families, the Moreaus and the Gaudrons. The Moreaus are a wealthy family who have recently moved to the town, while the Gaudrons are a poor family who have lived there for generations. The two families become intertwined when the Moreau's daughter, Caroline, falls in love with Philippe Gaudron, the son of the Gaudron family.Caroline's father disapproves of the relationship and does everything in his power to break them apart. Meanwhile, other members of the town become jealous of the Moreau's wealth and status, leading to a series of betrayals and conflicts.The novel delves into the intricacies of small-town life and the complex relationships that exist within it. Balzac's writing style is known for its attention to detail and vivid descriptions, which bring the characters and setting to life.Overall, The Jealousies of a Country Town is a classic novel that explores universal themes that are still relevant today. It is a must-read for fans of French literature and those interested in the complexities of human relationships.These absurd practices were beginning to shed a monastic tint over the face of Rose Cormon, who now saw with something like despair her white skin assuming the yellow tones which proclaim maturity. A slight down on her upper lip, about the corners, began to spread and darken like a trail of smoke; her temples grew shiny; decadence was beginning! It was authentic in Alencon that Mademoiselle Cormon suffered from rush of blood to the head. She confided her ills to the Chevalier de Valois, enumerating her foot-baths, and consulting him as to refrigerants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.