02475cam a22003613u 4500 47362 UtSlPG 20260610134105.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PQ Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 La femme de trente ans. Finnish Keski-ikäinen nainen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-11-16 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Keski-ikäinen nainen" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the complexities of romance and familial relationships, primarily focusing on a young woman named Julia and her father as they navigate societal expectations and personal ambitions amidst the backdrop of Napoleonic France. The narrative delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggles of youth, illustrating the tension between romantic ideals and the burdens of reality. The opening of the novel introduces us to a beautiful Sunday morning in Paris, 1813, where a father and daughter are making their way to a military parade. Julia, the daughter, is depicted as lively and eagerly anticipates the event, reflecting her youthful exuberance. As they arrive, her father's protective nature is apparent amidst Julia's admiration for the spectacle and the young soldiers. The setting establishes a dual focus on Julia's awakening desires and her father's worries about her future, hinting at potential conflict in her romantic pursuits, especially concerning her affections toward a handsome officer, Viktor d'Aiglemont. Through this initial glimpse, the narrative sets the stage for the exploration of Julia’s inner world, her relationships, and the pressures exerted by both society and her familial ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adultery -- Fiction Married people -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Women -- France -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47362 88201 88201