Juana by Honoré De Balzac (1829)
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who marries an older man for financial security. She navigates her way through societal expectations and personal desires, ultimately leading to a tragic confrontation with reality. The story explores themes of love, class, and the constraints placed on women during that era.
By Honoré De Balzac · First published 1829 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction · 3 chapters · 26,155 words
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Notwithstanding the discipline which Marechal Suchet had introduced into his army corps, he was unable to prevent a short period of trouble and disorder at the taking of Tarragona. According to certain fair-minded military men, this intoxication of victory bore a striking resemblance to pillage, though the marechal promptly suppressed it. Order being re-established, each regiment quartered in its respective lines, and the commandant of the city appointed, military administration began. The place assumed a mongrel aspect. Though all things were organized on a French system, the Spaniards were left free to follow "in petto" their national tastes.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Honoré De Balzac
- Date: 1829 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 26,155 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 396 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Drama — The book primarily explores intense emotional and interpersonal conflicts.
- Romance — Central to the narrative is a romantic relationship that drives much of the plot.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and events are influenced by historical contexts relevant to the time period.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves deeply into the psychological motivations and inner lives of the characters.
Tags
French Literature · Romance Novel · Historical Fiction · 19th Century · Social Commentary · Family Drama · Coming of Age · Love Story · Marriage · Class Struggle · Morality Tale · Realism