Eugénie Grandet
Book • 1833
Published in 1833, 'Eugénie Grandet' by Honoré de Balzac is a classic French novel that explores the life of Eugénie, the daughter of Felix Grandet, a wealthy and miserly provincial businessman.
The story delves into the consequences of the human love of money, as exemplified by Monsieur Grandet's extreme avarice.
Eugénie falls in love with her cousin Charles, who is about to leave for the Indies, but their love is complicated by her father's strict control and the societal pressures of financially advantageous marriages.
After a series of tragic events, including the death of her mother and her father's manipulation of her inheritance, Eugénie eventually inherits a significant fortune.
However, she is heartbroken when Charles returns wealthy but no longer in love with her, leading her to accept a marriage of convenience to the lawyer's nephew, Cruchot des Bonfons, on certain conditions.
The novel highlights the mercantile nature of contemporary society and the impact of material interests on human relationships.
The story delves into the consequences of the human love of money, as exemplified by Monsieur Grandet's extreme avarice.
Eugénie falls in love with her cousin Charles, who is about to leave for the Indies, but their love is complicated by her father's strict control and the societal pressures of financially advantageous marriages.
After a series of tragic events, including the death of her mother and her father's manipulation of her inheritance, Eugénie eventually inherits a significant fortune.
However, she is heartbroken when Charles returns wealthy but no longer in love with her, leading her to accept a marriage of convenience to the lawyer's nephew, Cruchot des Bonfons, on certain conditions.
The novel highlights the mercantile nature of contemporary society and the impact of material interests on human relationships.
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