The Physiology of Marriage

by Honoré de Balzac

Book Overview

The Physiology of Marriage (1829) is a book length essay by French writer Honor de Balzac. Written from the point of view of an author who has overheard scandalous conversations between two women, The Physiology of Marriage is both a critique of the institution of marriage and a satirical attempt to scientifically explain the cause and frequency of marital infidelity. The essay was an early success for Balzac, gaining him a reputation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1513268295
• ISBN13: 9781513268293
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Mint Editions
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"