Cousin Bette by Honoré de Balzac
Scenes from Private Life
"Cousin Bette" is a novel set in mid-19th century Paris, focusing on the lives of the Hulot family and their cousin, Bette, an old maid who harbors a deep resentment towards her relatives due to their wealth and social status. When Bette learns that her cousin's husband is having an affair, she decides to exact revenge by manipulating various characters and situations, leading to the downfall of the Hulot family. The novel explores themes of jealousy, revenge, and the destructive power of repressed feelings.
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- Published
- 1846
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 300-500
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Kusin Bette
- La Cugina Bette
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