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Book Synopsis: This is a painfully drawn portrayal of private life, but its wider subject-matter also makes it a fictional document of post-revolutionary France. Many people (among them Henry James) have considered Balzac to be the greatest of all novelists. Eugénie Grandet, his spare, classical story of a girl whose life is blighted by her father's hysterical greed, goes a long way to justifying that opinion. One of the most magnificent of his tales of early nineteenth-century French provincial life, this novel is the work of a writer on whom nothing was lost and who represents most fully the ability of the human animal to understand and illuminate its condition.
Translated By Ellen Marriage With An Introduction By Fredric R. Jameson. Fredric R. Jameson is William A. Lane, Jr. Professor of Comparative Literature at Duke University in North Carolina. His publications include Sartre: The Origins of a Style, Signatures of the Visible, and Post-modernism, or, The Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism, with Aesthetics of the Geopolitical forthcoming. (Book Jacket Status: Not Jacketed)
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Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of Eugenie Grandet, a classic novel that delves into the depths of private life and post-revolutionary France. Balzac's masterful storytelling has captivated the literary world, earning him the title of the greatest novelist by many, including Henry James. Discover the haunting story of a girl whose life is overshadowed by her father's insatiable greed in this timeless classic.
Step into the world of early nineteenth-century French provincial life through Balzac's eyes, as he intricately weaves a narrative that sheds light on the human condition. Translated by Ellen Marriage and with an insightful introduction by Fredric R. Jameson, this edition brings new depth to the novel, offering readers a rich and rewarding reading experience.
Don't miss out on this literary masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers around the world. Experience the brilliance of Balzac's writing and the profound exploration of human emotions and societal constructs that Eugenie Grandet delves into. Expand your literary horizons with this timeless classic that remains as relevant today as it was when it was first penned.
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