Albert Savarus by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946
Title Albert Savarus
Credits Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
Summary "Albert Savarus" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the mid-19th century, an era marked by significant social, political, and artistic change in France. The story revolves around Albert Savaron, a mysterious lawyer who becomes a figure of fascination and intrigue in the provincial town of Besançon, particularly in relation to the young Rosalie de Watteville, daughter of a stringent yet influential baroness. The opening of the novel introduces the social landscape of Besançon, focusing on the upper-class circles to which the de Watteville family belongs. It provides a detailed account of their lives, highlighting the connection with the Archbishop, the family's wealth, and Madame de Watteville's rigorous upbringing of Rosalie. It also hints at the arrival of Albert Savaron, who, already creating waves in the legal world, is soon to be intertwined with Rosalie's life. Through conversations among the town's characters, the reader starts to sense the tensions and aspirations that define their ambitions and social standings, laying the groundwork for the developing relationship between Rosalie and Albert amid the societal expectations and constraints of their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 1898
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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