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The narrative centers on Esther van Gobseck, a courtesan navigating the complexities of 19th-century Parisian society. Known as La Torpille, she rises to prominence despite a tumultuous past linked to the criminal underworld and rival courtesans vying for wealthy patrons. The story intricately weaves themes of love, power, and social hypocrisy, highlighting the double standards faced by women in a male-dominated world. Balzac's vivid prose and complex characters offer a profound exploration of human experience and societal critique in this timeless classic.
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Scenes From A Courtesan'S Life, Honoré de Balzac
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- Année de publication
- 2023
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- Titre
- Scenes From A Courtesan'S Life
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Honoré de Balzac
- Éditeur
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Publié
- 2023
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 438
- ISBN13
- 9789357486750
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Romans d'amour, Romans historiques, Amour, Femmes, Littérature française, Roman social, Réalisme, Courtisanes
- Première publication
- 1847
- Titre original
- Splendeurs et misères des courtisanes
- Évaluation
- 4,05 sur 5
- Description
- The narrative centers on Esther van Gobseck, a courtesan navigating the complexities of 19th-century Parisian society. Known as La Torpille, she rises to prominence despite a tumultuous past linked to the criminal underworld and rival courtesans vying for wealthy patrons. The story intricately weaves themes of love, power, and social hypocrisy, highlighting the double standards faced by women in a male-dominated world. Balzac's vivid prose and complex characters offer a profound exploration of human experience and societal critique in this timeless classic.