Juana

""Juana"" is a novel written by Honore De Balzac, a French author who is considered to be one of the founders of realism in literature. The book tells the story of Juana, a young woman who is forced to marry a wealthy but cruel man named Don Miguel. Juana is deeply unhappy in her marriage and finds solace in the company of her cousin, the charming and kind-hearted Don Luis. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Don Luis is also in love with Juana.As the story unfolds, Juana's life becomes increasingly difficult as she struggles to navigate the oppressive social norms of her time. She is torn between her duty to her husband and her desire for a more fulfilling life, and must make difficult choices that will have far-reaching consequences.Through Juana's story, Balzac explores themes of love, marriage, class, and gender roles in 19th century France. The novel is a poignant and thought-provoking examination of the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society, and the ways in which they can find strength and resilience in the face of adversity.An awful destiny! Juana, who felt neither esteem nor love for Diard, was bound to him forever, by a rash but necessary promise. The man was neither handsome nor well-made. His manners, devoid of all distinction, were a mixture of the worst army tone, the habits of his province, and his own insufficient education. How could she love Diard, she, a young girl all grace and elegance.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.