Description
Paperback cover has some wear, creases and tears. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of Honoré de Balzac’s “Cousin Bette” invites readers into the rich tapestry of 19th-century Parisian life. Part of the author’s sweeping “La Comédie Humaine” series, this novel showcases Balzac’s unparalleled talent for dissecting the complexities of human nature and societal mores. Cousin Bette, a bitter and vindictive woman, serves as a mesmerizing anti-heroine, her quest for vengeance against her wealthy relatives laying bare the darker impulses that lurk beneath the veneer of respectability. Balzac’s intricate plotting and vivid characterizations have cemented his reputation as one of the founders of literary realism, and this volume offers a captivating entry point into his enduring literary legacy. Despite its well-worn exterior, this affordable edition ensures that Balzac’s penetrating social commentary remains accessible to modern readers and collectors alike.
