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100	1		_aBalzac, Honoré de, _d1799-1850
245	1	4	_aThe Jealousies of a Country Town
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-04-01
505	0		_aAn old maid -- The collection of antiquities.
508			_aProduced by Dagny; and John Bickers
520			_a"The Jealousies of a Country Town" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. Set in the provincial town of Alencon, the narrative explores themes of ambition, social status, and romantic rivalry intertwined with the dynamics of local society. The main characters include the aging Chevalier de Valois, who aims to marry a wealthy old maid, Mademoiselle Cormon, while also grappling with his past romances and current circumstances. The opening of the novel establishes the Chevalier de Valois as a charming and somewhat vain old bachelor who is both admired and scrutinized by the townspeople. He engages in social activities and card games, nurturing social relationships that hide his ambitions. As he navigates through his daily routines, we also meet Suzanne, a spirited young girl from the local wash-house, who becomes embroiled in a scheme that opportunistically ties her fate to the Chevalier. The rivalry for Mademoiselle Cormon's affections is hinted at, establishing a web of intrigue and jealousy that will unfold as the story progresses, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the characters' motivations and the societal pressures they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrance -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
700	1		_aSaintsbury, George, _d1845-1933
700	1		_aMarriage, Ellen, _d1865-1946
700	1		_aWormeley, Katharine Prescott, _d1830-1908
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7950
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