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A DAUGHTER OF EVE

By: Honore De Balzac
Published By: Double9 Books
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"A Daughter of Eve" book written by Honoré de Balzac, is a pleasing tale that explores the intricacies of interpersonal relationships and social expectations in nineteenth-century France. The book chronicles the lives of Félicité des Touches, an innovative and outspoken girl acknowledged for her pen call Camille Maupin. The name's Eve's daughter, Camille, negotiates Paris's cultural and social milieu whilst defying gender norms and pursuing a life full of creative and intellectual hobbies. She struggles with the expectations positioned on women in a society that every so often suppresses their dreams as a successful creator. Balzac's story deftly blends factors of romance, drama, and social commentary to provide a complex photo of the difficult circumstances faced by using women searching for attractiveness and reputation in a patriarchal society. The book delves into themes of love, aspiration, and social conventions, providing an idea-frightening evaluation of the converting roles that women played in the nineteenth century. Balzac presents a nice photo of Parisian society through bright characters and elaborate storylines, highlighting the inconsistencies inside it and honoring the spirit of folks who dared to defy expectancies. "A Daughter of Eve" provides proof of Balzac's perceptive understanding of human nature and his contribution to the realist literary motion in 19th-century French writing.

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Honore De Balzac

Honoré de Balzac was a French author who lived from May 20, 1799, to August 18, 1850. Most people think of his collection of novels called La Comédie humaine as his most important work. It shows French life after Napoleon's death. Balzac is seen as one of the founders of realism in European writing because he paid close attention to details and wrote about society without any filters. He is known for giving his characters many sides. Even his less important characters are complicated, morally gray, and fully human. Things that aren't alive can also have personality. For example, the city of Paris, which he writes a lot about, takes on many human traits. Many great writers, like Émile Zola, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Henry James, were influenced by his work. So were filmmakers Francois Truffaut and Jacques Rivette. A lot of Balzac's books have been turned into movies, and they still influence other writers. It was James who said, "Really the father of us all." Throughout his life, Balzac had health problems, which may have been caused by how much he wrote. Financial and emotional problems often made it hard for him to get along with his family, and he lost more than one friend because of bad reviews.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • Publishing Year: 2023
  • Language: English
  • Paperback: 102 Pages
  • ISBN-10: 9360465712
  • ISBN-13: 9789360465711
  • Item Weight: 153 g
  • Dimension : 216 x 140 x 6.06mm
  • Country of Origin : India
  • Reading age : 10+
  • Importer: Double 9 Books
  • Packer: Double 9 Books
  • Book Type : Fiction / General