Description
In the heart of Saumur, the Grandet family lives under the suffocating shadow of their patriarch's insatiable avarice. Their quiet existence is shattered by the arrival of Charles, a handsome and orphaned cousin, whose presence ignites a passionate awakening in Eugénie. As their love blossoms, Eugénie finds herself in a profound struggle against her father's ruthless ambition and control. This classic novel masterfully explores themes of love, greed, and the crushing weight of familial duty in 19th-century France.
Available Editions
paperback
Oxford University Press
Published Jan 1, 2003
200 pages
ISBN: 019280474X
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Details
First Published
1833
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Eugénie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac.