Paz by Honoré De Balzac (1828)
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman named Paz, who is forced into marriage with an older man due to her family's financial struggles. The story explores themes of love, duty, and social class in 19th-century France. Through Paz's experiences, Balzac critiques the societal norms that restrict women's choices and agency.
By Honoré De Balzac · First published 1828 · Genre: Realism, Drama, Romance · 3 chapters · 22,665 words
First lines
In September, 1835, one of the richest heiresses of the faubourg Saint-Germain, Mademoiselle du Rouvre, the only daughter of the Marquis du Rouvre, married Comte Adam Mitgislas Laginski, a young Polish exile.
We ask permission to write these Polish names as they are pronounced, to spare our readers the aspect of the fortifications of consonants by which the Slave language protects its vowels, -- probably not to lose them, considering how few there are.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Honoré De Balzac
- Date: 1828 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Realism, Drama, Romance, Social Commentary
- Length: 22,665 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 379 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Realism — The book is a detailed portrayal of everyday life and social conditions, characteristic of the realist movement.
- Drama — The narrative is driven by intense emotional conflicts and complex character interactions.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and explores themes of love and relationships.
- Social Commentary — The story provides insights into the social structures and issues of the time period.
Tags
French Literature · Realism · Social Commentary · Philosophical Fiction · Psychological Insight · Character Study · Satire · Critique of Society · Morality Tale · Coming-of-Age Story · Self-Discovery · Existential Crisis