Babolain: A Novel (1873)

By Gustave Droz

Book Overview

Babolain: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Gustave Droz and published in 1873. The story is set in the French countryside and follows the lives of two families, the Babolains and the Rivals. The Babolains are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Rivals are a middle-class family who work as merchants.The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and social class. The Babolain family is torn apart when the daughter, Marie, falls in love with a young man named Gaston Rival. The Rivals are thrilled at the prospect of their son marrying into a wealthy family, but the Babolains are not so pleased with the match.As the story unfolds, tensions rise between the two families, and secrets are revealed. The novel delves into the complexities of family relationships and the social dynamics of 19th-century France.Overall, Babolain: A Novel is a captivating tale of love and betrayal that offers a glimpse into the lives of the French aristocracy during a time of great change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165274183
• ISBN13: 9781165274185
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"