{"product_id":"9788492806355","title":"The Suitors of Modeste Mignon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Suitors of Modeste Mignon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoré de Balzac immerses us in a story of passion, deception, and ambition in 19th-century France. Young Modeste Mignon, from a noble but ruined family, writes a passionate letter to a famous poet. However, it is his secretary who replies, triggering an epistolary misunderstanding that leads to a painful disillusionment. When the family fortune is restored, a wounded and vindictive Modeste puts to the test the numerous suitors who, attracted by her inheritance, approach her. A forgotten masterpiece that combines psychological analysis with a biting critique of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Modeste Mignon, a cultured and idealistic young woman who, in her loneliness, writes a letter of admiration to a renowned poet. The poet, a cynical opportunist, gives the letter to his young secretary, who, fascinated by the girl's sincerity, decides to reply by posing as his boss. This begins an epistolary exchange in which Modeste bares her soul without reservation. The discovery of the deception coincides with the restoration of the Mignon fortune, which turns Modeste into a coveted match. Wounded in her pride, the protagonist hatches a plan to unmask the suitors who court her for her money, all while grappling with her own feelings for the man who deceived her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeception and identity: anonymous correspondence and impersonation as the driving forces of the plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial critique and social climbing: the obsession with money and status in bourgeois society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRomantic idealism versus cynicism: the confrontation between the purity of feelings and material ambition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRevenge and female pride: Modeste's strategy to expose the hypocrisy of her suitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTrue love and redemption: the possibility of overcoming deception through a deep knowledge of the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers passionate about 19th-century classical literature, especially the work of Honoré de Balzac and his psychological realism. Also for those interested in coming-of-age novels for women, epistolary plots, and social critiques wrapped in stories of love and disillusionment. It is ideal for those looking for a romantic narrative with a biting, satirical background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the sharp psychology of the characters, characteristic of Balzac at his best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot full of twists, misunderstandings, and emotional tension that maintains interest until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless social critique on the power of money and the falsehood of appearances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complex portrait of a heroine who evolves from naivety to cunning and personal vindication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of discovering a lesser-known but high-quality novel within the monumental Human Comedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Balzac, Honoré de\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Erasmus ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: LITERATURE AND LITERARY STUDIES, CLASSICAL TEXTS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, ROMANTIC NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CLASICOS EN EL PRESENTE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 222\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 412 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, often overshadowed by Balzac's more celebrated titles, is a perfect example of his mastery in combining psychological analysis with social criticism. The figure of Modeste Mignon is one of the author's most complex and fascinating female portraits. The novel offers an agile and entertaining read, but with the depth and sarcasm characteristic of Balzacian realism. A rescued gem that will interest both connoisseurs of the author and those approaching his literary universe for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ERASMUS EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407595823451,"sku":"9788492806355","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849280635.jpg?v=1781857462","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788492806355","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}