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Paz

(La Fausse Maitresse)

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  • 62 pages
  • 3 hours of reading

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Set against the backdrop of post-Revolutionary France, the novel explores themes of wealth, social status, and deception. Clementine, from a once-noble lineage, navigates her marriage to the prosperous Count Laginski. Their seemingly idyllic life is intricately woven with complexities and hidden truths that unfold gradually, culminating in a surprising revelation. Balzac's work offers a sharp critique of society during the Restoration and July Monarchy, showcasing the interplay between appearance and reality in the lives of its characters.

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Paz, Honoré de Balzac

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2023
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