Juana

""Juana"" is a novel written by Honore de Balzac, first published in 1833. The story follows the life of Juana, a young woman from a poor family in Spain who is forced to marry a wealthy but cruel nobleman. Despite her unhappy marriage, Juana remains devoted to her husband and tries to make the best of her situation. However, when her husband dies suddenly, Juana is left with nothing and must fend for herself in a society that is hostile to women. She faces many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, social stigma, and the constant threat of violence. Through it all, Juana remains strong and determined, refusing to give up or be defeated by the forces that seek to oppress her. With its vivid descriptions of life in 19th century Spain, ""Juana"" is a powerful and moving portrait of a woman's struggle for survival in a world that is often hostile to her.An awful destiny! Juana, who felt neither esteem nor love for Diard, was bound to him forever, by a rash but necessary promise. The man was neither handsome nor well-made. His manners, devoid of all distinction, were a mixture of the worst army tone, the habits of his province, and his own insufficient education. How could she love Diard, she, a young girl all grace and elegance.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.