Cousin Bette
Cousin Bette by Honoré De Balzac, published by Random House Publishing Group on February 12, 2002, is a significant work within Balzac’s extensive collection, La Comédie Humaine. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Bette, a peasant from the Vosges region, who confronts her disdainful upper-class relatives, using their own selfish desires against them in a tale that explores themes of rebellion and social dynamics.
Readers will find a rich exploration of psychological and social themes as Bette’s story unfolds, revealing the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. Balzac’s narrative style captures the essence of his characters’ motivations and conflicts, reflecting a deep engagement with reality. This edition invites readers to delve into the intricate world of 19th-century French society, where personal vendettas and class struggles intertwine, making it a notable addition to the literary canon.
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“Bette is a wronged soul; and when her passion does break, it is, as Balzac says, sublime and terrifying,” wrote V. S. Pritchett. A late masterpiece in Balzac’s La Comédie Humaine, Cousin Bette is the story of a Vosges peasant who rebels against her scornful upper-class relatives, skillfully turning their selfish obsessions against them. The novel exemplifies what Henry James described as Balzac’s “huge, all-compassing, all-desiring, all-devouring love of reality.”
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