Women In The Life Of Honore De Balzac (1921)

by Juanita Helm Floyd

Book Overview

Women in the Life of Honore de Balzac is a non-fiction book written by Juanita Helm Floyd and first published in 1921. The book is a biography of the famous French novelist Honore de Balzac, focusing on the women who played a significant role in his life. Balzac was known for his complex and often controversial relationships with women, and this book explores those relationships in depth.The book begins with a brief overview of Balzac's life and career as a writer, before delving into the women who influenced him. The first section of the book focuses on his mother, who was a strong and influential figure in his life. The following sections explore his relationships with various women, including his first love, Laure de Berny, who was 20 years his senior, and his wife, Ewelina Hanska, who he married late in life.The book also discusses Balzac's relationships with other women, such as the actress Marie Du Fresnay and the writer George Sand. Floyd examines the ways in which these women influenced Balzac's writing and his personal life, and how he in turn influenced them.Throughout the book, Floyd provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Balzac and the women in his life, drawing on a wealth of historical and biographical information. She also explores the social and cultural context in which Balzac lived, shedding light on the attitudes towards women and relationships in 19th century France.Overall, Women in the Life of Honore de Balzac is a fascinating and insightful exploration of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century and the women who shaped his life and work.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167637062
• ISBN13: 9781167637063
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"