Balzac, Honore de
Cousin Bette (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140441604
- author:
- Balzac, Honore de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cousin Bette is a gripping tale of violent jealousy and treachery. In 19th-century Paris, poor spinster Bette lives on the condescending patronage of her wealthy relatives, who treat her with disdain. When she learns that the man she loves plans to marry their daughter, Bette becomes consumed by a desire for revenge, plotting the ruin of the Hulot family with patient malice. This is one of Balzac's greatest triumphs as a novelist, and it marks the culmination of his epic chronicle of 19th-century society. With its brilliant portrayal of the grasping bourgeoisie, Cousin Bette is a thought-provoking exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. With its complex characters and intricate plot, Cousin Bette is a compelling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
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