Eugenie Grandet

Eugenie Grandet is a novel written by the French author Honore de Balzac. The story is set in the town of Saumur in France, and it revolves around the life of a young woman named Eugenie Grandet. Eugenie is the daughter of a wealthy wine merchant, whose wealth is matched only by his greed and stinginess. Eugenie is a kind-hearted and innocent girl, who lives a sheltered life under the strict supervision of her father.The novel explores the themes of love, money, and social status. Eugenie falls in love with her cousin Charles, who comes to Saumur to settle his father's debts. However, her father forbids the match, as he considers Charles to be unworthy of his daughter's wealth. Eugenie is torn between her love for Charles and her duty to her father.The novel also depicts the lives of other characters in Saumur, including the impoverished Cruchot family, who are desperate to marry their daughter to Eugenie's father. The novel portrays the hypocrisy and greed of the French bourgeoisie, and the harsh realities of life in 19th century France.Eugenie Grandet is considered one of Balzac's greatest works, and is a classic of French literature. It is a poignant and insightful portrayal of human nature, and a timeless exploration of the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.