Madame Firmiani by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908
Title Madame Firmiani
Note Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary "Madame Firmiani" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the early 19th century, specifically in the period known for its romantic literature. This work is a part of Balzac's larger series known as "La Comédie Humaine," which explores a wide array of social issues and characters in French society. The likely topic of the book revolves around the intricacies of love, reputation, and moral integrity, focusing on the titular character, Madame Firmiani, and her complex relationships in a society marked by gossip and judgment. The story centers on Madame Firmiani, who is both admired and envied in her social sphere due to her beauty, wealth, and charm. She becomes the object of fascination for Octave de Camps, a young man who is deeply in love with her. However, their relationship is complicated by Octave’s family background and a shadow cast by his father's past dishonesty, which causes turmoil in Octave's conscience. As Octave struggles with his family's tarnished reputation, Madame Firmiani expresses her love and respect for him, urging him to rectify his family's wrongs. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of various characters in the society of Paris, showcasing a vivid tableau of opinions and judgments about Madame Firmiani. Ultimately, the novel explores themes of true love, honor, and the complexities of human emotions against the backdrop of societal expectations and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 1357
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Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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