A Prince of Bohemia
The novel revolves around the life of a young nobleman who returns to his homeland after years abroad. He becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and power struggles within the aristocracy, ultimately leading to a tragic confrontation with his own identity and place within society.
By Honoré De Balzac · First published 1836 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Satire · 16,227 words
First lines
"My dear friend," said Mme. de la Baudraye, drawing a pile of manuscript from beneath her sofa cushion, "will you pardon me in our present straits for making a short story of something which you told me a few weeks ago?"
"Anything is fair in these times. Have you not seen writers serving up their own hearts to the public, or very often their mistress' hearts when invention fails? We are coming to this, dear; we shall go in quest of adventures, not so much for the pleasure of them as for the sake of having the story to tell afterwards."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Honoré De Balzac
- Date: 1836 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Satire, Social Commentary
- Length: 16,227 words
- Structure: 1 section, 234 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and social dynamics, focusing on the intricacies of human relationships and societal norms.
- Romance — Central to the narrative is a romantic relationship that drives much of the plot and character development.
- Satire — The work critiques and satirizes the bohemian lifestyle and the pretensions of the artistic community.
- Social Commentary — The narrative provides insight into the social structures and cultural milieu of the time, offering a critique of contemporary society.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Romance · Social Commentary · Satire · French Literature · 19th Century Novel · Coming of Age · Family Drama · Love Triangle · Class Conflict · Morality Tale · Realism