A Daughter of Eve: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Daughter of Eve is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850). The listed translation credits are Wormeley, Katharine Prescott (1830–1908).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Daughter of Eve" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early to mid-19th century. The story delves into the lives of two sisters, Marie-Angelique and Marie-Eugenie de Granville, as they navigate the constraints of their upbringing under a strict mother and explore the complexities of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Through their experiences, Balzac paints a vivid picture of the societal norms and challenges faced by women of their time. At the start of the novel, the two sisters are depicted in a lavishly decorated boudoir, emotionally distressed and confiding in one another. The narrative establishes their background, revealing the rigid religious education and suffocating domestic life imposed by their mother, the Comtesse de Granville. Despite their innocence, the sisters yearn for independence and happiness as they prepare for marriage—an event both joyous and terrifying. This initial scene sets the stage for their contrasting futures as they marry into vastly different social circumstances, highlighting the themes of love, ambition, and the quest for personal fulfillment within the societal constraints of the era.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Daughter of Eve
- Author credits: Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott (1830–1908)
Catalogue subjects
- French fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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