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History of the Thirteen (Classics) Book

Passionate and perceptive, the three short novels that make up Balzac's History of the Thirteen are concerned in part with the activities of a rich, powerful, sinister and unscrupulous secret society in nineteenth-century France. While the deeds of 'The Thirteen' remain frequently in the background, however, the individual novels are concerned with exploring various forms of desire. A tragic love story, Ferragus depicts a marriage destroyed by suspicion, revelation and misunderstanding. The Duchess de Langeais explores the anguish that results when a society coquette tries to seduce a heroic ex-soldier, while The Girl with the Golden Eyes offers a frank consideration of desire and sexuality. Together, these works provide a firm and fascinating foundation for Balzac's many later portrayals of Parisian life in his great novel-cycle The Human Comedy.Read More

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  • Penguin

    This trilogy of stories-''Ferragus: Chief of the Companions of Duty,'' ''The Duchesse De Langeais,'' and ''The Girl with the Golden Eyes''-purporting to be the history of a secret society, laid the foundation for Balzac's Scenes of Parisian Life and is a stunning evocation of all ranks of society.

  • 0140443010
  • 9780140443011
  • Honore Balzac
  • 27 April 2006
  • Penguin Classics
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 391
  • Re-issue
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