Le Paris romantique de Frédéric Chopin

Publié en 1830, 'Le Rouge et le Noir' est un roman de mœurs et un tableau politique écrit par Stendhal. Le roman suit Julien Sorel, un jeune homme ambitieux et passionné, qui navigue entre une carrière militaire et une carrière ecclésiastique dans une société figée de la Restauration. Le titre symbolise le conflit entre ces deux voies, représentées par le rouge de l'armée et le noir du clergé. Le roman est également une critique de la société de l'époque et offre une grande finesse psychologique dans la description des personnages et de leurs motivations.

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 novel, more commonly known as 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame', is set in Paris during the reign of Louis XI in 1482. It revolves around Quasimodo, the deaf and deformed bellringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and his unrequited love for Esmeralda, a beautiful gypsy dancer. The story also involves the sinister Archdeacon Claude Frollo, who is obsessed with Esmeralda, and Captain Phoebus, who is the object of Esmeralda's affections. The novel is a vivid portrayal of medieval Paris, its culture, and its architecture, with Hugo advocating for the preservation of Gothic heritage. The story is marked by themes of love, lust, justice, and tragedy, and it is known for its detailed descriptions of Paris and its historical context.

Indiana est un roman de George Sand publié en 1832, qui raconte l'histoire d'une jeune femme mariée à un homme âgé sans amour. Elle tombe amoureuse d'un séducteur nommé Raymon, mais leur relation est marquée par la tragédie. Le roman explore les thèmes du mariage, de l'infidélité et de la liberté féminine dans une société où les femmes ont peu de droits.