Publisher's Synopsis
Women In The Life Of Balzac is a non-fiction book written by Juanita H. Floyd. The book explores the complex personal relationships of French novelist, Honore de Balzac, with the women in his life. Balzac was known for his literary works that depicted the social and political realities of his time, but he also had a tumultuous personal life that was marked by passionate affairs and romantic entanglements.Floyd delves into the lives of the women who played significant roles in Balzac's life, including his mother, his first love, his wife, his mistresses, and his female friends. She examines how Balzac's relationships with these women influenced his writing and shaped his views on love, marriage, and gender roles.The book provides a detailed account of Balzac's personal life, including his struggles with debt, his addiction to coffee, and his health problems. It also sheds light on the social and cultural context of 19th century France, particularly the role of women in society and the constraints they faced.Overall, Women In The Life Of Balzac is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of France's most celebrated writers, and the women who influenced him.Thus began a business relation which, like many of Balzac's financial affairs, was to end unhappily. At first he liked her very much and dined with her, meeting in her company such noted literary men as Beranger, but as usual, he delayed completing his work, meanwhile resorting, in mitigation of his offense, to tactics such as the following words will indicate: "". . . a pretty watch given at the right moment to Madame Bechet.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.