Publisher's Synopsis

A Woman of Thirty is a novel written by the renowned French author, Honore de Balzac. The story revolves around the life of Julie, a young woman who is forced to make a difficult decision at the age of thirty. She is torn between her love for a younger man and her duty to her family.The novel explores the themes of love, duty, and societal expectations. Julie is portrayed as a strong and independent woman who is willing to sacrifice her own happiness for the sake of her family. However, as the story progresses, she begins to question the choices she has made and wonders if she has made the right decision.As Julie navigates through the complexities of her life, the reader is taken on a journey through the social and cultural norms of 19th century France. Balzac's writing style is rich and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the world in which Julie lives.Overall, A Woman of Thirty is a timeless classic that explores the timeless themes of love, duty, and societal expectations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or the complexities of human relationships.Hither, at the close of the year 1820, came a woman, still young, well known in Paris for her charm, her fair face, and her wit; and to the immense astonishment of the little village a mile away, this woman of high rank and corresponding fortune took up her abode at Saint-Lange.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161419672
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 526g
Height: 177mm
Width: 253mm
Spine width: 10mm