A Second Home by Honoré De Balzac
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who marries an older man for financial security. She struggles with her new role and the societal expectations placed upon her. The story explores themes of love, class, and identity in 19th-century France.
By Honoré De Balzac · First published 1820 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance · 30,470 words
First lines
The Rue du Tourniquet-Saint-Jean, formerly one of the darkest and most tortuous of the streets about the Hotel de Ville, zigzagged round the little gardens of the Paris Prefecture, and ended at the Rue Martroi, exactly at the angle of an old wall now pulled down. Here stood the turnstile to which the street owed its name; it was not removed till 1823, when the Municipality built a ballroom on the garden plot adjoining the Hotel de Ville, for the fete given in honor of the Duc d'Angouleme on his return from Spain.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Honoré De Balzac
- Date: 1820 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance, Realism
- Length: 30,470 words
- Structure: 1 section, 416 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and social themes with a focus on detailed narrative and stylistic prose.
- Social Commentary — It provides insight into the social structures and class dynamics of 19th-century France.
- Romance — The plot includes elements of romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
- Realism — The narrative style and depiction of everyday life reflect the principles of literary realism.
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French Literature · Realism · Social Commentary · Family Drama · Coming-of-Age · Romance · Class Conflict · Marriage · Society Satire · Morality · Ethics · Identity Crisis