The Two Brothers: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Two Brothers is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850). The listed translation credits are Wormeley, Katharine Prescott (1830–1908).
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"The Two Brothers" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel published in 1842. It follows the Bridau family's struggle to reclaim their lost inheritance in post-Napoleonic France. Two brothers—Philippe, a dissolute former soldier, and Joseph, a misunderstood artist—compete for their mother's affection and their uncle's fortune in Issoudun. As manipulation, violence, and betrayal unfold, the story reveals how maternal favoritism and moral corruption shape destinies. This tale of family rivalry explores which brother will ultimately prevail in the battle for wealth and recognition.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Two Brothers
- 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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