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Scenes from a Courtesan's Life
Written by:
Honoré De Balzac
Narrated by:
The Arc
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Geoffrey Giuliano
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September 21, 2023
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22 hours 46 minutes
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This audiobook delves into the scandalous world of high society, love affairs, and social maneuvering in 19th-century Paris. The story revolves around Esther, a beautiful and ambitious courtesan, and her rise to power through relationships with wealthy and influential men. Balzac's vivid depiction of the character's motivations and manipulations exposes the underbelly of Parisian society, where desire, ambition, and greed drive the actions of the elite. With its incisive critique of societal values, 'Scenes from a Courtesan's Life' remains a significant work within Balzac's panoramic exploration of French society.
Honoré de Balzac, a French novelist, and playwright, is renowned for his ambitious project 'La Comédie Humaine,' a vast collection of interconnected novels and stories depicting various aspects of French society in the early 19th century. Balzac's realistic portrayals of characters and society set a new standard for French literature and earned him a lasting place in literary history.
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