Balzac, Honoré de 1799-1850 creator Raitio, K. V. (Kosti Volmari) 1889-1929 text utu 2016 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Laakson lilja: Maaseutuelämän kuvaus" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book touches on themes of love, social status, and the challenges of youth, as it centers around the character of Félix, who reflects on his turbulent past and the emotional scars shaped by his upbringing. As he recounts his life, the narrative explores the contrast between societal expectations and personal desires. The opening of the novel introduces us to Félix, who is compelled to share his story with Countess Natalie de Manerville, a woman he loves deeply. He begins to reflect on his childhood and the hardships he faced growing up in an unloving family, highlighting his emotional struggles and aspirations. Through his introspection, Félix reveals his longing for acceptance and the haunting memories of loneliness and neglect, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his character and relationships throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-08-21 Produced by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Biographical fiction Love stories France -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into Finnish Letters -- Fiction Romance fiction PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52871 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52871 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134222.0 52871