The Girl With The Golden Eyes by Honoré de Balzac
The novella delves into the decadent world of Parisian society, exploring themes of lust, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth. It follows a young man of high social standing who becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman with captivating golden eyes. As he pursues her, he uncovers a web of deception and jealousy, revealing the woman's entrapment by a powerful guardian with sinister intentions. The story is a critique of the French aristocracy and the moral decay hidden behind the opulent facades of Paris during the Restoration period.
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- Published
- 1835
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 90-150
- Original Language
- French
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