Ursula (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432615680)

""Ursula"" is a novel written by the French author Honore de Balzac. It is part of his larger collection of works known as ""La Comedie Humaine"" and was first published in 1841. The story revolves around the titular character, Ursula Mirouet, a young girl who is orphaned and left in the care of her cruel and greedy godfather, Doctor Minoret. Despite the doctor's attempts to thwart her, Ursula grows into a strong and intelligent young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, including a kind-hearted lawyer named Savinien who falls in love with her, and a vengeful cousin who seeks to destroy her. Through it all, Ursula remains steadfast in her pursuit of happiness and justice. ""Ursula"" is a compelling tale of perseverance, love, and the struggle for independence in a world dominated by greed and cruelty.1893. Balzac was originally trained as a lawyer before deciding his dream was to become a writer. He is now regarded as one of the creators of realism in literature and his huge production of novels and short stories are collected under the name La Comedie Humaine. His novel Ursula tells the story of a young girl who is left without means when her relative dies and it is discovered that his will has been destroyed. The mystery is eventually solved through supernatural means. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1432615688
ISBN-13: 9781432615680
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2004
Pages: 364
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d