Honorine

By Honoré de Balzac

Book Overview

Honorine is a novel written by the renowned French author, Honore De Balzac. It tells the story of a young woman named Honorine who is employed as a governess in the household of the wealthy and powerful Marquis de Rochefide. Despite her lowly position, Honorine is intelligent, kind-hearted, and beautiful, and she soon catches the eye of the Marquis.As the two become increasingly close, they begin to fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that the Marquis is already married. Honorine must navigate the complex social and moral codes of 19th-century France as she struggles to reconcile her feelings for the Marquis with her sense of duty and propriety.Along the way, Honorine encounters a cast of colorful characters, including the Marquis' scheming wife, his jealous mistress, and a group of wealthy socialites who are determined to undermine her position. Despite these obstacles, Honorine remains steadfast in her love for the Marquis, and the two eventually find a way to be together.Honorine is a classic tale of love, duty, and social class that showcases Balzac's mastery of character development and his keen insight into the human psyche. It is a must-read for fans of French literature and anyone who enjoys a good romance with a touch of drama and intrigue.Alas neither in politics nor in domestic life has it yet been ascertained whether empires and happiness are wrecked by too much confidence or too much severity Perhaps again, the husband failed to realize Honorine's girlish dreams? Who can tell, while happy days last, what precepts he has neglected?'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: 1419124560
• ISBN13: 9781419124563
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"