Letters of Two Brides by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator Scott, R. S.
Uniform Title Mémoires de deux jeunes mariées. English
Title Letters of Two Brides
Note Translation of: Mémoires de deux jeunes mariées
Credits Produced by John Bickers, Dagny, and David Widger
Summary "Letters of Two Brides" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of epistolary writings penned in the early 19th century. The book offers a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of two close friends, Louise de Chaulieu and Renée de Maucombe, as they navigate the complexities of love, society, and personal aspirations within the context of their distinct life paths. Louise is stepping into the vibrant world of Parisian high society, while Renée is resigning herself to a quieter, more domestic life in the countryside. The opening portion of "Letters of Two Brides" sets the stage for the contrasting experiences of the two protagonists. Louise’s letter reveals her excitement and exhilaration at her newfound freedom and life in Paris after escaping a convent, filled with dreams of love and adventure. She contrasts her lively anticipation with the melancholy of missing her friend, Renée, who writes back from her idyllic but confined life at Maucombe Castle. Renée's life is preparing for an unexciting marriage, which she approaches with a mix of resignation and hope for domestic happiness, setting up the exploration of love, duty, and the differing desires of women in their society throughout the correspondence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Married women -- Fiction
Subject Epistolary fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 1941
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Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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