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The novel features Bette, a peasant who seeks revenge against her disdainful upper-class relatives, using their own greed and selfishness against them. As part of Balzac's La Comédie Humaine, it showcases his profound understanding of human nature and societal dynamics. The narrative reflects themes of rebellion and the complexities of family relationships, highlighting Balzac's intense engagement with reality and the darker aspects of human desire.
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Cousin Bette, Honoré de Balzac
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Cousin Bette
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Honoré de Balzac
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 496
- ISBN13
- 9780375759079
- Category
- Fiction, Psychology
- Description
- The novel features Bette, a peasant who seeks revenge against her disdainful upper-class relatives, using their own greed and selfishness against them. As part of Balzac's La Comédie Humaine, it showcases his profound understanding of human nature and societal dynamics. The narrative reflects themes of rebellion and the complexities of family relationships, highlighting Balzac's intense engagement with reality and the darker aspects of human desire.