02364cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500730014926400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040850801620043952013370060153400450193865300480198385600430203165051UtSlPG20260610134512.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ait2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aBalzac, Honoré de,d1799-185013aLa pace domestica; L'elisir di lunga vita; La borsa: Racconti scelti 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-04-10  aBarbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)  a"La pace domestica; L'elisir di lunga vita; La borsa: Racconti scelti" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of selected short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex relationships and societal dynamics of its characters, delving into themes of love, ambition, and morality within the backdrop of early 19th century France, primarily during the Napoleonic era. The characters, including the elegant countess de Soulanges and the ambitious baron Marziale, find themselves entangled in romantic intrigues and societal expectations.  The opening of the collection sets the stage for "La pace domestica," where the reader is introduced to a vibrant ballroom scene during the height of Napoleon's rule. Descriptions of opulence and social maneuvering highlight the fervor of the time, as various characters navigate their desires amidst themes of rivalry and attraction. Central to this narrative is the interaction of a mysterious young woman and powerful male figures who vie for her attention, hinting at the tension between societal norms and personal desires. Through lively dialogue and keen observations, Balzac illustrates the intricacies of human relationships, foreshadowing the conflicts and emotional turmoil that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrench fiction -- Translations into Italian40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65051