Project Gutenberg 2005-09-07 Public domain in the USA. 361 Balzac, Honoré de 1799 1850 Balzac, Honore de Saint-Aubin, Horace de De Balzac, Honoré Balzac, H. de (Honoré de) Wormeley, Katharine Prescott 1830 1908 Seraphita Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A9raph%C3%AEta Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger "Seraphita" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of mysticism and spirituality, particularly through the lens of its enigmatic characters. The central figures include Seraphitus and Minna, who navigate the complexities of love and existence against the backdrop of a beautifully mystified Norwegian landscape. The opening of "Seraphita" establishes a vivid setting, detailing the stunning yet harsh beauty of Norway's Strom-fiord and its surrounding peaks, particularly the mighty Falberg. It describes the lives of the local villagers, detailing their struggles against nature's unforgiving elements, while simultaneously hinting at an underlying spiritual journey. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to Seraphitus, a mysterious and otherworldly being, and Minna, a delicate young girl who admires him. Their interactions are filled with both tenderness and tension, as Minna grapples with her feelings towards him and his reclusive nature. The opening sets the stage for a story that promises to intertwine rich natural imagery with philosophical exploration and human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 365470 2025-08-01T09:46:44.956242 text/html 372034 2021-01-27T20:42:40 text/html; charset=utf-8 200310 2025-08-01T09:46:50.768187 application/epub+zip 205929 2025-08-01T09:46:46.758213 application/epub+zip 205929 2025-08-01T09:46:45.639242 application/epub+zip 345352 2025-08-01T09:46:53.899166 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326245 2025-08-01T09:46:50.070204 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295680 2022-09-01T10:58:31.427397 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 321612 2025-08-01T09:46:44.422227 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 321627 2016-11-23T12:29:50 text/plain; charset=utf-8 18140 2025-08-01T09:46:54.039143 application/rdf+xml 11597 2025-08-01T09:46:46.130183 image/jpeg 3111 2025-08-01T09:46:45.884199 image/jpeg 195958 2025-08-01T09:46:44.984238 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia