Adieu (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419104763)

Adieu is a novel written by Honore De Balzac, first published in 1830. The story is set in Paris during the early 19th century and follows the lives of two main characters, the young and beautiful Countess Fanny de Vandenesse and the charming and ambitious diplomat, Felix de Vandenesse.The novel explores the themes of love, passion, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships. Fanny is married to a wealthy and powerful man, but she falls in love with Felix, who is also married. They embark on a passionate affair, which ultimately leads to their downfall.As the story unfolds, the characters face various challenges and obstacles, including societal expectations, family pressure, and their own inner demons. Balzac masterfully portrays the psychological depth of his characters, revealing their innermost thoughts and desires.Adieu is a gripping and emotional novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.The village of Studzianka had been wholly taken to pieces and conveyed from the heights on which it stood to the plain. However forlorn and dangerous that refuge might be, its miseries and its perils only courted men who had lately seen nothing before them but the awful deserts of Russia. It was, in fact, a vast asylum which had an existence of twenty-four hours only.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.

Author: Honore De Balzac
ISBN-10: 1419104764
ISBN-13: 9781419104763
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d