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A Drama On The Seashore

Autor Honore De Balzac
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 17 iun 2004
""A Drama On The Seashore"" is a novel written by the French author Honore De Balzac. The story revolves around two lovers, Calyste and Sabine, who are torn apart by their families' disapproval of their relationship. Calyste is a young man from a wealthy family who falls in love with Sabine, a beautiful but poor girl. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall deeply in love and plan to elope. However, their plans are thwarted by Calyste's mother, who forbids him to marry Sabine. The two lovers are separated, and Calyste is forced to marry a wealthy heiress. Sabine, heartbroken, decides to leave the country and start a new life. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. Balzac's vivid descriptions of the seashore and the natural world provide a beautiful backdrop for the tragic love story. ""A Drama On The Seashore"" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its poignant portrayal of love and loss.Astride upon my thought, like Astolphe on his hippogriff, I was galloping through worlds, suiting them to my fancy. Presently, as I looked about me to find some omen for the bold productions my wild imagination was urging me to undertake, a pretty cry, the cry of a woman issuing refreshed and joyous from a bath, rose above the murmur of the rippling fringes as their flux and reflux.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781419101021
ISBN-10: 1419101021
Pagini: 48
Dimensiuni: 191 x 235 x 4 mm
Greutate: 0.11 kg
Editura: Kessinger Publishing
Locul publicării:United States

Notă biografică

Honore de Balzac was a renowned French novelist and playwright born on May 20, 1799, in Tours, France. He is best known for his monumental work "La Com die Humaine," a series of interconnected novels and stories that provide a detailed and vivid portrayal of French society in the first half of the 19th century. His initial attempts at writing under pseudonyms were not successful, but he persevered and eventually found his voice, achieving fame with works such as "Eug nie Grandet" and "P re Goriot." Balzac's writing is characterized by his keen observation, complex characters, and detailed depiction of social, political, and economic conditions. His characters are often vividly drawn and represent a wide spectrum of society, from the wealthy aristocrats to the struggling poor. He had a particular talent for exploring the motivations and psychological depth of his characters, making his stories resonate with readers. Balzac was known for his prodigious work ethic, often writing for long hours to meet the demands of his prolific output. Honor de Balzac passed away on August 18, 1850, in Paris, but his legacy endures through his vast and impactful body of work, which continues to be celebrated for its depth, insight, and enduring relevance.