A Balzac, Honoré de 1799-1850 creator Marriage, Ellen 1865-1946 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Woman of Thirty" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel set in the early 19th century, specifically during the tumultuous years of Napoleon's reign in France. The narrative primarily revolves around the character of Julie de Chatillon, a young woman grappling with the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal aspirations as she navigates the world of Parisian high society. The opening portion introduces Julie on a vibrant Sunday in April 1813, expressing her youthful impatience and excitement to see a military review led by Napoleon. Accompanied by her father, the two engage in a tender yet complex relationship marked by anxiety about the future. The scene transitions from the beauty of blooming Paris to the more serious concerns of Julie's emerging feelings for Colonel Victor d'Aiglemont, her eventual husband. As their interaction unfolds, the reader glimpses the subtle tensions in both Julie's internal world and her relationship with her father, hinting at the emotional struggles she will face later in life as she transforms from an innocent girl into a woman burdened by the realities of marriage and societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-11-16 Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger Original publication data not identified France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into English Women -- France -- Fiction PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1950 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1950 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133051.0 1950