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Two Poets
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ISBN10: 9368099421
ISBN13: 9789368099420
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2024
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789368099420
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2024
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Two Poets by Honoré de Balzac explores themes of social ambition, class disparity, and the tension between artistic integrity and personal aspiration. The novella contrasts the lives of two poets-one driven by vanity and social climbing, the other grounded in hard work and realism. It examines the differences between the newly emerging bourgeoisie and the old nobility, highlighting the struggles of those who seek status without noble lineage or wealth. The story delves into the complexities of love, romantic ambition, and the ways in which personal desires shape one's choices. Balzac also explores the tension between idealism and pragmatism, as both poets navigate their careers and relationships. The theme of social exclusion is prominent, with the old aristocracy guarding their inner circle and preventing outsiders from entering. Ultimately, the novella reflects on the nature of ambition, the pursuit of recognition, and the compromises one makes to achieve success in a rigidly stratified society.
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