『Cousin Betty』のカバーアート

Cousin Betty

Cousin Betty

著者： Honoré de Balzac
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 Step into the world of Cousin Betty (La Cousine Bette), one of Balzacs final masterpieces, first unveiled in serial form in 1846. This captivating tale, part of his extensive collection La Comédie Humaine, unfolds in mid-19th-century France, where a woman grapples with her status as a poor relation. As we delve into her cunning schemes aimed at dismantling the lives of her more affluent family members, we witness a society grappling with change. The old orders stability and idealism crumbles, making way for a new bourgeois reality where virtue is often sacrificed in the relentless pursuit of power and wealth. Balzac masterfully explores the intricate psychology and motivations that drive his characters, leaving a profound impact on the trajectory of literary realism, inspiring greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, Proust, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce PirieCopyright Fiction Classics アート 文学史・文学批評 社会科学
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  • 038 - Chapter 38

    038 - Chapter 38
    2026/02/25
    Step into the world of Cousin Betty (La Cousine Bette), one of Balzacs final masterpieces, first unveiled in serial form in 1846. This captivating tale, part of his extensive collection La Comédie Humaine, unfolds in mid-19th-century France, where a woman grapples with her status as a poor relation. As we delve into her cunning schemes aimed at dismantling the lives of her more affluent family members, we witness a society grappling with change. The old orders stability and idealism crumbles, making way for a new bourgeois reality where virtue is often sacrificed in the relentless pursuit of power and wealth. Balzac masterfully explores the intricate psychology and motivations that drive his characters, leaving a profound impact on the trajectory of literary realism, inspiring greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, Proust, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    39 分
  • 037 - Chapter 37

    037 - Chapter 37
    2026/02/24
    Step into the world of Cousin Betty (La Cousine Bette), one of Balzacs final masterpieces, first unveiled in serial form in 1846. This captivating tale, part of his extensive collection La Comédie Humaine, unfolds in mid-19th-century France, where a woman grapples with her status as a poor relation. As we delve into her cunning schemes aimed at dismantling the lives of her more affluent family members, we witness a society grappling with change. The old orders stability and idealism crumbles, making way for a new bourgeois reality where virtue is often sacrificed in the relentless pursuit of power and wealth. Balzac masterfully explores the intricate psychology and motivations that drive his characters, leaving a profound impact on the trajectory of literary realism, inspiring greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, Proust, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
    続きを読む 一部表示
    28 分
  • 036 - Chapter 36

    036 - Chapter 36
    2026/02/23
    Step into the world of Cousin Betty (La Cousine Bette), one of Balzacs final masterpieces, first unveiled in serial form in 1846. This captivating tale, part of his extensive collection La Comédie Humaine, unfolds in mid-19th-century France, where a woman grapples with her status as a poor relation. As we delve into her cunning schemes aimed at dismantling the lives of her more affluent family members, we witness a society grappling with change. The old orders stability and idealism crumbles, making way for a new bourgeois reality where virtue is often sacrificed in the relentless pursuit of power and wealth. Balzac masterfully explores the intricate psychology and motivations that drive his characters, leaving a profound impact on the trajectory of literary realism, inspiring greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, Proust, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
    続きを読む 一部表示
    31 分
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