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Scenes From A Courtesan'S Life
Engelsk
Bogcover for Scenes From A Courtesan'S Life af , 9789357486750
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Sprog:
Engelsk
ISBN-13:
9789357486750
Indbinding:
Paperback
ISBN-10:
9357486755
Udg. Dato:
1 jan 2023
Størrelse i cm:
21,6 x 14,0 x 2,4
Forlag:
Oplagsdato:
1 jan 2023

Scenes From A Courtesan'S Life

Engelsk
Paperback 2023
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A book by Honore de Balzac titled "Scenes from a Courtesan's Life" was part of his massive body of work known as "The Human Comedy." Esther van Gobseck, a courtesan, and the society she lives in are both explored in the book. Esther, popularly known as La Torpille, overcomes hardships to establish herself as a renowned courtesan in Paris. Several men adore her, notably Lucien de Rubempre, a young poet who eventually falls in love with her. Esther's past and connections to the criminal underground, however, complicate her existence. She is also up against rival courtesans who are fighting for the attention of rich and influential men. The intricate network of connections and power structures in 19th-century French society is shown in the book. In addition to examining the corrupting effects of riches and power, Balzac also examines the topics of love, money, and social standing. The book also makes fun of society's hypocritical standards, which let males indulge in their wants while penalizing women who do the same. "Scenes from a Courtesan's Life" provides a compelling and perceptive portrait of French society in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. A timeless literary classic, Balzac's work vividly captures the human experience via his complex characters and beautifully descriptive prose.
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Specifikationer
Sprog:
Engelsk
ISBN-13:
9789357486750
Indbinding:
Paperback
ISBN-10:
9357486755
Udg. Dato:
1 jan 2023
Størrelse i cm:
21,6 x 14,0 x 2,4
Forlag:
Oplagsdato:
1 jan 2023
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