『Cousin Pons』のカバーアート

Cousin Pons

Cousin Pons

著者： Honoré de Balzac
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Dive into Balzacs Cousin Pons, a poignant tale that stands as one of the final masterpieces in his sweeping series, The Human Comedy. First published in 1847 alongside its companion novel Cousin Betty, this narrative contrasts the vengeful pursuits of a bitter woman with the gentle story of Pons, a timid and innocent man who finds himself at the mercy of his more affluent relatives. Through richly crafted character studies and a powerful critique of greed and materialism, Balzac paints a vivid picture of mid-19th-century French society. Renowned as one of the eras greatest novelists, his influence on the trajectory of literary realism is undeniable. (Summary by Bruce Pirie)Copyright Fiction Classics アート 文学史・文学批評 社会科学
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