Lys Dans LA VallcE (Ldp Classiques)
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.50 (953 Votes) |
Asin | : | 2253004448 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 332 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-03-03 |
Language | : | French |
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» Roman des plaisirs interdits et du désir réfréné, Le Lys dans la vallée est aussi, de tous les récits de Balzac, l un des plus lyriques et des plus désabusés.. À la demande de la comtesse Natalie de Manerville, dont il est épris, Félix de Vandenesse relate sa première passion, celle qui le lia, dans sa jeunesse, à la vertueuse Henriette de Mortsauf. Dans une relation d amour, il est absolument illusoire, pour ne pas dire naïf, de vouloir être transparent l un à l autre. Mais peut-on sans conséquence raconter un amour passé, fût-il platonique, à l être qu on aime ?Ainsi que l écrit Catherine Millet : « Je tire de ce récit une morale qui ne pourrait que décevoir une personne comme Félix, jeune et amoureuse
About the Author A prolific writer, Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) is generally regarded, along with Gustave Flaubert, as a founding father of realism in European literature, and as one of France's greatest fiction writers.
. A prolific writer, Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) is generally regarded, along with Gustave Flaubert, as a founding father of realism in European literature, and as one of France's greatest fiction writers
"Pleasantly surprised." according to E. Cho. Normally not into French Romanticism, but this novel was a pleasant surprise. The language is a bit superfluous for my minimalist tastes, but it is full of imagery, easy to read, and the plot becomes increasingly engaging. Easy language for beginning French readers.. I was pleased. Chazgirl It was wonderful to add Balzac to my library and this little gem was just the ticket. It wasn't pristine, but it wasn't trashed either; nice find. It was also promptly delivered. Thank you!