Petty Troubles of Married Life, Part II
The novel revolves around the marriage of a young couple, where the husband's infidelity and lack of responsibility lead to financial difficulties for his wife. She seeks support from her family, but they are unwilling to help due to their own economic struggles. The wife must navigate her situation while maintaining appearances of happiness in her marriage.
By Honoré De Balzac · First published 1830 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Domestic Fiction · 18 chapters · 33,015 words
First lines
Two young married women, Caroline and Stephanie, who had been early friends at M'lle Machefer's boarding school, one of the most celebrated educational institutions in the Faubourg St. Honore, met at a ball given by Madame de Fischtaminel, and the following conversation took place in a window-seat in the boudoir.
It was so hot that a man had acted upon the idea of going to breathe the fresh night air, some time before the two young women. He had placed himself in the angle of the balcony, and, as there were many flowers before the window, the two friends thought themselves alone. This man was the author's best friend.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Honoré De Balzac
- Date: 1830 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Satire, Domestic Fiction, Realism, Social Commentary
- Length: 33,015 words
- Structure: 18 chapters, 697 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book uses humor and wit to explore the everyday challenges and absurdities of married life.
- Satire — It satirizes the institution of marriage and societal norms through exaggerated scenarios and characters.
- Domestic Fiction — The narrative focuses on the domestic sphere and the personal relationships within a marriage.
- Realism — The book portrays realistic situations and characters, reflecting the social dynamics of the time.
Tags
Satire · Social Commentary · Marriage · Relationships · Comedy · French Literature · 19th Century Fiction · Realism · Domestic Life · Middle Class · Family Dynamics · Love and Marriage
Contents
- Husbands during the Second Month
- Disappointed Ambition
- The Pangs of Innocence
- The Universal Amadis
- Without an Occupation
- Indiscretions
- Brutal Disclosures
- A Truce
- Useless Care
- Smoke Without Fire
- The Domestic Tyrant
- The Avowal
- Humiliations
- The Last Quarrel
- A Signal Failure
- The Chestnuts in the Fire
- Ultima Ratio
- Commentary