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Title: The Purse
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Bourse
Credits: Produced by Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Purse" by Honoré de Balzac is a short story that falls within the broader context of Balzac's well-known series, "La Comédie Humaine," written in the early to mid-19th century. It revolves around the themes of love, poverty, and moral ambiguity. The story explores interpersonal relationships and societal norms during a period marked by significant social change in France. The narrative follows a young painter named Hippolyte Schinner, who is on the brink of artistic success. After an accident in his studio, he is assisted by two women, Madame Leseigneur and her daughter, Adelaide. Intrigued by their elegance amidst apparent poverty, a romantic relationship develops between Hippolyte and Adelaide. However, complications arise when Hippolyte's trust is shattered after he discovers that his purse, containing a significant amount of money, is missing after a visit. As he grapples with suspicion and heartbreak, he learns that the missing purse was not stolen but was instead replaced by Adelaide as a gesture of affection. The story culminates in a deeper revelation of love, trust, and the willingness to offer support in the face of adversity, ultimately highlighting the nuanced interplay between wealth and the human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
EBook No.: 1196
Published: Jul 11, 2005
Downloads: 149
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Purse
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Bourse
Credits: Produced by Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "The Purse" by Honoré de Balzac is a short story that falls within the broader context of Balzac's well-known series, "La Comédie Humaine," written in the early to mid-19th century. It revolves around the themes of love, poverty, and moral ambiguity. The story explores interpersonal relationships and societal norms during a period marked by significant social change in France. The narrative follows a young painter named Hippolyte Schinner, who is on the brink of artistic success. After an accident in his studio, he is assisted by two women, Madame Leseigneur and her daughter, Adelaide. Intrigued by their elegance amidst apparent poverty, a romantic relationship develops between Hippolyte and Adelaide. However, complications arise when Hippolyte's trust is shattered after he discovers that his purse, containing a significant amount of money, is missing after a visit. As he grapples with suspicion and heartbreak, he learns that the missing purse was not stolen but was instead replaced by Adelaide as a gesture of affection. The story culminates in a deeper revelation of love, trust, and the willingness to offer support in the face of adversity, ultimately highlighting the nuanced interplay between wealth and the human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator: Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
EBook No.: 1196
Published: Jul 11, 2005
Downloads: 149
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.