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_aBalzac, Honoré de, _d1799-1850 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMelmoth Reconciled |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-04-03 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Dagny, Bonnie Sala, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Melmoth Reconciled" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the mid-19th century, exploring themes of morality, ambition, and the consequences of one’s actions. The narrative encapsulates the life of a cashier named Castanier, delving into his internal strife as he grapples with a moral dilemma that culminates in a Faustian pact, raising profound questions about virtue and vice in the context of society's expectations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the world of financial institutions in Paris, particularly focusing on the life of Castanier, who is portrayed as a weary and conflicted character caught in a web of deception and desperation. He is depicted in a dimly lit counting house aided only by the flickering light of a lamp, where he ultimately succumbs to temptation by attempting to forge his employer's signature in order to escape his mounting debts. As he contemplates his actions, a mysterious Englishman named Melmoth appears, engaging him in a surreal exchange that emphasizes Castanier's moral deterioration. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of social commentary, highlighting the stark contrast between societal ideals of wealth and integrity, and the personal struggles of those who traverse under its shadow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFrench fiction -- Translations into English | ||
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_aMarriage, Ellen, _d1865-1946 |
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