Eugenie Grandet (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417999804)

Eugenie Grandet is a novel written by the renowned French author, Honore de Balzac. The story is set in the small town of Saumur, France, in the early 19th century. The central character of the novel is Eugenie Grandet, the daughter of a wealthy wine merchant, Felix Grandet. Eugenie is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who lives a sheltered life in her father's mansion. She is deeply devoted to her father, who is a miserly and ruthless man, obsessed with his wealth and reputation. Despite her father's strict rules and her limited social interactions, Eugenie dreams of finding true love and happiness.The plot of the novel revolves around Eugenie's relationship with her father and her suitors. When her cousin, Charles Grandet, arrives from Paris, Eugenie falls in love with him. However, her father opposes the match and sends Charles away. Eugenie is heartbroken, but she remains loyal to her father and continues to live under his strict control.As the story unfolds, Eugenie's father's greed and cruelty become more apparent, and Eugenie begins to question her loyalty to him. She is also courted by two other suitors, but she remains devoted to Charles, who eventually returns to Saumur. However, their reunion is short-lived, and Eugenie is forced to make a difficult decision that will change her life forever.Eugenie Grandet is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, greed, and the corrupting influence of wealth. Balzac's vivid descriptions of the characters and the setting bring the story to life, and his insightful commentary on French society and culture make this novel a timeless classic.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: 1417999802
ISBN-13: 9781417999804
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/26/2004
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 10.98h x 8.28w x 0.26d