Sons Of The Soil (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162684826)

Sons of the Soil is a novel written by Honore de Balzac, a renowned French author. The story revolves around the lives of two farmers, Philippe and Joseph Bridau, who are brothers. The novel is set in the French countryside during the early 19th century, and it explores the themes of family, love, and ambition.Philippe is a hardworking farmer who has spent his entire life working on his land. He is content with his simple life and is devoted to his wife and children. Joseph, on the other hand, is a restless and ambitious man who dreams of making a name for himself in Paris. He leaves his family behind and sets out to pursue his dreams.As the story unfolds, we see the stark contrast between the two brothers' lives. While Philippe struggles to make ends meet and keep his farm running, Joseph becomes embroiled in a world of politics and corruption. He rises through the ranks and becomes a successful politician, but his success comes at a great cost.Throughout the novel, Balzac paints a vivid picture of French rural life and the challenges faced by those who work the land. He also explores the complexities of human relationships and the choices we make in pursuit of our dreams.Sons of the Soil is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. Balzac's masterful storytelling and rich character development make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or the human condition.It is true that to understand the delights of country life one must have something to do, some interests in it; one must know the nature of the work to be done, and the alternating harmony of toil and pleasure, --eternal symbol of human life.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: 1162684828
ISBN-13: 9781162684826
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 298
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.62d