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Scenes From A Courtesan'S Life

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The narrative centers on Esther van Gobseck, a courtesan navigating the complexities of 19th-century Parisian society. Known as La Torpille, she rises to prominence despite a tumultuous past linked to the criminal underworld and rival courtesans vying for wealthy patrons. The story intricately weaves themes of love, power, and social hypocrisy, highlighting the double standards faced by women in a male-dominated world. Balzac's vivid prose and complex characters offer a profound exploration of human experience and societal critique in this timeless classic.

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Scenes From A Courtesan'S Life, Honoré de Balzac

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Rok wydania
2023
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Tytuł
Scenes From A Courtesan'S Life
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2023
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
438
ISBN13
9789357486750
Seria
Pierwsze wydanie
1847
Oryginalna nazwa
Splendeurs et misères des courtisanes
Ocena
4,05 z 5
Opis
The narrative centers on Esther van Gobseck, a courtesan navigating the complexities of 19th-century Parisian society. Known as La Torpille, she rises to prominence despite a tumultuous past linked to the criminal underworld and rival courtesans vying for wealthy patrons. The story intricately weaves themes of love, power, and social hypocrisy, highlighting the double standards faced by women in a male-dominated world. Balzac's vivid prose and complex characters offer a profound exploration of human experience and societal critique in this timeless classic.