Naamioitua rakkautta by Honoré de Balzac
"Naamioitua rakkautta" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers on Léon de Préval, a young cavalry officer, and the mysterious, masked woman he meets during the lively Parisian carnival. The main topic of the book is an unconventional romance intertwined with themes of secrecy, freedom, and longing, as the heroine seeks to avoid the constraints of traditional marriage. The opening of the book
vividly sets the scene during a bustling Paris carnival, where Léon, feeling out of place among the revelers, becomes entangled with two masked women. After assisting the younger, more enigmatic of the two, Léon is drawn into a game of flirtation, intrigue, and secret meetings—each carefully controlled by the masked woman and surrounded by strict conditions. Their encounters are marked by playful banter and probing questions, as she steadfastly maintains her anonymity yet promises a unique connection. The narrative develops quickly: Léon’s pursuit leads him into a strange pact and an even stranger tryst, culminating in a mysterious and deeply emotional encounter. Eventually, the motives of the masked woman, Elinor, are revealed—her past marked by an unhappy marriage and a desire for independent motherhood. The opening portion immerses the reader in romantic tension, secrecy, and emotional complexity, hinting at a tale where societal expectations about love, marriage, and individuality are thoughtfully challenged. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | L'amour masqué. Finnish |
| Title | Naamioitua rakkautta |
| Original Publication | Pori: Otto Andersin, 1915. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Fille_aux_yeux_d%27or |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75902 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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