Honore de Balzac

Juana

Sprachen: Englisch. 21,6 cm / 14,0 cm / 0,4 cm ( B/H/T )
Buch (Softcover), 58 Seiten
EAN 9789374831557
Veröffentlicht November 2025
Verlag/Hersteller Double 9 Books
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Beschreibung

Juana explores themes of love, sacrifice, and social struggle against the backdrop of war and societal expectations. The story follows a young woman, Juana di Mancini, the daughter of a courtesan lineage, who is raised in a virtuous merchant household to escape a troubled heritage. Set during the turbulent military conquest of Tarragona, the narrative introduces a soldier captivated by Juana's innocence and beauty. Their complex relationship unfolds amid the chaos of war and political intrigue, highlighting the conflict between personal desire and social duty. Juana's mother's past as a courtesan casts a long shadow, complicating Juana's path toward respectability. The novel vividly contrasts her purity with the harsh realities of her family's history and the ambitions of those around her. Themes of virtue and vice intertwine as Juana navigates love, deception, and loyalty. Ultimately, the story offers a poignant examination of a woman's struggle to reconcile her inherited legacy with her own aspirations within a changing world.

Portrait

Honore de Balzac was a renowned French novelist and playwright born on May 20, 1799, in Tours, France. He is best known for his monumental work "La Comedie Humaine," a series of interconnected novels and stories that provide a detailed and vivid portrayal of French society in the first half of the 19th century. His initial attempts at writing under pseudonyms were not successful, but he persevered and eventually found his voice, achieving fame with works such as "Eugenie Grandet" and "Pere Goriot." Balzac's writing is characterized by his keen observation, complex characters, and detailed depiction of social, political, and economic conditions. His characters are often vividly drawn and represent a wide spectrum of society, from the wealthy aristocrats to the struggling poor. He had a particular talent for exploring the motivations and psychological depth of his characters, making his stories resonate with readers. Balzac was known for his prodigious work ethic, often writing for long hours to meet the demands of his prolific output. Honore de Balzac passed away on August 18, 1850, in Paris, but his legacy endures through his vast and impactful body of work, which continues to be celebrated for its depth, insight, and enduring relevance.

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