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A Harlot's Progress
Hardcover
Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781024344615
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 298
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Harlot's Progress by Honoré de Balzac, part of his monumental La Comédie humaine, offers a stark and unflinching portrayal of Parisian society in the 19th century. This novel delves into the life of Esther Gobseck, a captivating courtesan whose beauty and allure mask a complex and tragic destiny. Through Esther's experiences, Balzac explores themes of love, money, power, and the corrosive effects of a society obsessed with wealth and appearances.
Balzac's keen observations and detailed descriptions bring the opulent salons and shadowy underworld of Paris to vivid life. A Harlot's Progress remains a powerful and relevant exploration of social injustice and the human condition, securing its place as a cornerstone of French literature.
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