| Author |
Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
| Translator |
Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946 |
| Title |
The Message
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dagny, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Message" by Honoré de Balzac is a poignant short story written during the early 19th century. This narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience through the lens of a tragic event. It tells the tale of two young men who bond over their experiences and feelings for older women, only for one of them to meet a fatal accident, setting off a series of emotional events. The story begins with a young traveler sharing a carriage ride with another man, quickly forming a camaraderie centered around their admiration for older romantic interests. Unfortunately, a tragic accident occurs, resulting in the death of the young man, who entrusts the narrator with a heartbreaking final mission: to deliver his love letters to his mistress, Juliette. As the narrator embarks on this journey, he grapples with the weight of the news he must deliver to Juliette, who is blissfully unaware of her lover's fate. Upon arriving at her chateau, the narrator witnesses the striking contrast between Juliette's beauty and her husband's mundane presence. Ultimately, the tale masterfully delves into the intricacies of love and grief, illustrating how deeply intertwined they can be, as the tragic message unfolds against the backdrop of societal norms and personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1189 |
| Release Date |
Apr 3, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 4, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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