02265cam a22003373u 4500 1729 UtSlPG 20260610133048.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 The Deserted Woman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1999-05-01 Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger "The Deserted Woman" by Honoré de Balzac is a novella written during the early 19th century, specifically in the 1830s. This work delves into the themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of personal relationships, showcasing the intricacies of French aristocracy. The novella focuses on the emotional turmoil between the characters as they navigate their desires against the backdrop of social norms. The story revolves around Gaston de Nueil, a young Parisian aristocrat who becomes enchanted by the forlorn beauty of the Vicomtesse de Beauseant. Initially sheltered in a provincial town for convalescence, Gaston hears about the Vicomtesse's scandalous past, which evokes a mix of sympathy and desire. After a series of encounters that unfold the depth of their feelings, the novella progresses through their tumultuous relationship, underscored by Gaston's youthful passion and the Vicomtesse's struggles with societal judgment and personal loss. Ultimately, their love story illustrates the intersection of emotional extremes and social constraints, leading to a heartbreaking conclusion that reflects the profound cost of love in a rigidly structured society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into English Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1729 43843 43843