Project Gutenberg 2005-07-04 Public domain in the USA. 186 Balzac, Honoré de 1799 1850 Balzac, Honore de Saint-Aubin, Horace de De Balzac, Honoré Balzac, H. de (Honoré de) Analytical Studies The physiology of marriage -- Petty troubles of married life. Dagny and John Bickers "Analytical Studies" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of essays penned in the early 19th century. This work features two main components: "The Physiology of Marriage" and "Petty Troubles of Married Life," which delve into the complexities and societal dynamics surrounding marriage in Balzac's time. Through a sardonic lens, the author analyzes the institution of marriage, its challenges, and the varied nature of relationships, often reflecting his keen observations of human behavior and societal norms. The opening of the text introduces a playful yet critical exploration of marriage, beginning with a dedication and a warning to potential female readers. Balzac provocatively states that while women may save themselves the trouble of reading, men may understand themselves and society better through this work. He highlights the shortcomings and foibles associated with marriage, questioning its validity and the nature of fidelity. With anecdotal references and a satirical tone, he sets the stage for a deeper investigation into what marriage truly signifies, suggesting that his findings may be both enlightening and unsettling. The author investigates the motivations behind marriage, the factors influencing fidelity, and the implications for both partners, weaving a rich tapestry of psychological and social commentary as he navigates through these themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Marriage Marriage -- Humor PQ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: French Literature 1051592 2025-08-07T06:02:17.334294 text/html 1058356 2023-04-20T01:58:20 text/html 485115 2025-08-07T06:02:30.112266 application/epub+zip 499505 2025-08-07T06:02:20.713323 application/epub+zip 487638 2025-08-07T06:02:19.288273 application/epub+zip 847609 2025-08-07T06:02:37.591187 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 820182 2025-08-07T06:02:29.151300 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 786297 2022-09-08T04:04:13.979511 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1012812 2025-08-07T06:02:16.274327 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1012611 2023-04-20T02:03:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19144 2025-08-07T06:02:37.752208 application/rdf+xml 15064 2025-08-07T06:02:19.808296 image/jpeg 3787 2025-08-07T06:02:19.548301 image/jpeg 391653 2023-04-20T02:03:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 397563 2023-04-20T02:04:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 470308 2025-08-07T06:02:17.418303 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 en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia