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Set against the backdrop of post-war Brittany during the 1799 uprising, the narrative weaves a tale of romance and conflict between aristocrat Marie de Verneuil and royalist Alphonse de Montauran. Honoré de Balzac intricately blends military history with personal drama, reflecting the tensions of the era. Inspired by his trip to Brittany in 1828, Balzac meticulously crafted the story through multiple revisions, showcasing his fascination with the region's people and culture.
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The Chouans, Honoré de Balzac
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- 2023
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- Title
- The Chouans
- Subtitle
- Translated by Katharine Prescott Wormeley
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Honoré de Balzac
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 306
- ISBN13
- 9798211475250
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Love, Classics, France, 19th century, French Literature, Intrigues, Aristocracy, nobility, Civil War, French Revolution (1789-1799)
- Rating
- 3.35 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of post-war Brittany during the 1799 uprising, the narrative weaves a tale of romance and conflict between aristocrat Marie de Verneuil and royalist Alphonse de Montauran. Honoré de Balzac intricately blends military history with personal drama, reflecting the tensions of the era. Inspired by his trip to Brittany in 1828, Balzac meticulously crafted the story through multiple revisions, showcasing his fascination with the region's people and culture.