02138cam a22003373u 4500 1871 UtSlPG 20260610133050.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 The Deputy of Arcis Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-07-26 Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger "The Deputy of Arcis" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the mid-19th century, set against the backdrop of political elections in a small French town. The story revolves around Simon Giguet, who is eager to become a deputy and represent his town, Arcis-sur-Aube, amid political intrigue and rivalry. Through a rich tapestry of characters, Balzac explores themes of ambition, social status, and the complex dynamics of local politics. The opening portion of "The Deputy of Arcis" introduces us to the preparations for an election at Madame Marion's salon. As the characters come together, we see discussions among influential figures like Colonel Giguet and his son Simon as they navigate the intricacies of their political aspirations, highlight familial expectations, and the ambitions tied to Simon's potential marriage to the wealthy Cecile Beauvisage. The narrative sets the stage for a fierce political battle, illustrating the anxieties and hopes tied to election outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- Translations into English Politicians -- France -- 19th century -- Fiction France -- Politics and government -- 19th century -- Fiction Wormeley, Katharine Prescott, 1830-1908 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1871 43982 43982