Eugénie Grandet
by Honoré de Balzac, Sylvia Raphael, Christopher Prendergast
Eugénie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac, Sylvia Raphael, Christopher Prendergast holds a well received rating of 3.79 out of 5, based on 11K reader ratings. First published in 1833. The book spans 200 pages.
About Eugénie Grandet
"Who is going to marry Eugenie Grandet?"This is the question that fills the minds of the inhabitants of Saumur, the setting for Eugenie Grandet (1833), one of the earliest and most famous novels in Balzac's Comedie humaine. The Grandet household, oppressed by the exacting miserliness of Grandet himself, is jerked violently out of routine by the sudden arrival of Eugenie's cousin Charles, recently orphaned and penniless. Eugenie's emotional awakening, stimulated by her love for her cousin, brings her into direct conflict with her father, whose cunning and financial success are matched against her determination to rebel. Eugenie's moving story is set against the backdrop of provincial oppression, the vicissitudes of the wine trade, and the workings of the financial system in the aftermath of the French Revolution. It is both a poignant portrayal of private life and a vigorous fictional document of its age.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Honoré de Balzac, Sylvia Raphael, Christopher Prendergast |
| Published | 1833 |
| Pages | 200 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.79 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,028 |
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What genre is Eugénie Grandet?
Eugénie Grandet is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Eugénie Grandet worth reading?
Based on 11K reader ratings, Eugénie Grandet has an average score of 3.79 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Eugénie Grandet?
Eugénie Grandet has 200 pages.
Who wrote Eugénie Grandet?
Eugénie Grandet was written by Honoré de Balzac, Sylvia Raphael, Christopher Prendergast. It was first published in 1833.
What is the ISBN for Eugénie Grandet?
The ISBN-13 for Eugénie Grandet is 9780192804750.0.
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