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Eugené Grandet
Eugené Grandet: A Story of Avarice, Innocence, and the Price of Devotion
Eugénie Grandet is one of Honoré de Balzac’s most quietly powerful masterpieces—a profound exploration of love, greed, innocence, and the long shadows cast by family and fortune. In the provincial town of Saumur, young Eugénie lives under the iron rule of her miserly father, her generous spirit confined by the narrow world around her. But when her charming cousin Charles arrives and tragedy strikes, Eugénie’s compassion sets into motion a destiny shaped by devotion, sacrifice, and unyielding integrity.
With gentle, atmospheric Reflections placed at the close of each chapter, this edition illuminates Balzac’s subtle artistry while preserving the novel’s emotional depth and literary beauty. A timeless portrait of quiet strength, Eugénie Grandet invites readers to consider the true cost of love—and the rare grace of a life lived with unwavering fidelity.
Author Bio
Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) was a pioneering figure of French literary Realism and the creator of La Comédie humaine, his vast, interconnected portrayal of nineteenth-century society. Renowned for his psychological insight and unflinching depictions of ambition and desire, he influenced writers from Dickens to Proust. Eugénie Grandet remains one of his most enduring works, celebrated for its emotional subtlety and quiet moral power.