A Start in Life by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908
Title A Start in Life
Note Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary "A Start in Life" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. It follows the life of Pierrotin, a humble coachman operating a mixed-service line between Paris and Isle-Adam, navigating both personal ambitions and the changing socio-economic landscape of transportation during the era of early railroads. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Pierrotin’s struggles, introducing us to his aspirations of upgrading his service with a new coach amid fierce competition from established companies. It hints at Pierrotin's life circumstances, including his financial struggles with a looming debt and his hope for increased business that lies ahead. As he interacts with other characters, including his fellow coachmen and a young traveler named Oscar, the reader is drawn into the vibrant tapestry of Parisian society and the impacts of modernization, creating a compelling foundation for the narrative that follows. (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. 1403
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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