Cousin Bette
Cousin Bette by Honoré de Balzac is a reissue published by Oxford University Press on August 14, 2008, featuring 490 pages in English. This novel, considered one of Balzac’s last great works, is set against the backdrop of Paris in the 1830s and 1840s. It explores the complex themes of jealousy and sexual passion, depicting the lives of characters from various social classes, including impoverished workers and wealthy courtesans, within a society undergoing significant industrial and economic transformation.
Readers will find a narrative that intricately weaves together the tragic and the comedic, reflecting the harsh realities of post-Napoleonic France. The story delves into the devastating effects of jealousy while also highlighting the emergence of a younger generation adapting to new political and economic conditions. As part of the Oxford World’s Classics series, this edition offers a wealth of scholarly features, including expert introductions and helpful notes, enhancing the reading experience for those interested in literary classics and criticism.
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Cousin Bette (1846) is considered to be Balzac’s last great novel, and a key work in his Human Comedy. Set in the Paris of the 1830s and 1840s, it is a complex tale of the devastating effect of violent jealousy and sexual passion. Against a meticulously detailed backdrop of a post-Napoleonic France struggling with massive industrial and economic change, Balzac’s characters span many classes of society, from impoverished workers and wealthy courtesans to successful businessmen and official dignitaries. The tragic outcome of the novel is relieved by occasional flashes of ironic comedy and the emergence of a younger generation which has come to terms with the new political and econimic climate. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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