The Ball at Sceaux

""The Ball at Sceaux"" is a novella written by Honore de Balzac, a prominent French writer of the 19th century. The story is set in the Parisian suburb of Sceaux and revolves around the character of Emilie de Fontaine, a young woman from a wealthy family who is attending a ball hosted by the Marquise d'Espard. The novella explores themes of social class, love, and the pursuit of happiness.Emilie, who is known for her beauty and charm, attracts the attention of several suitors at the ball, including the wealthy and handsome Marquis de Montriveau. However, Emilie is not interested in any of these men and instead falls in love with the impoverished but intelligent and kind-hearted Baron de Maulincour.Despite their mutual attraction, their relationship is hindered by the social class divide between them, as well as the interference of Emilie's mother, who disapproves of the match. The novella follows the characters as they navigate their feelings for each other and the societal pressures that threaten to keep them apart.""The Ball at Sceaux"" is a classic work of French literature that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time. Balzac's vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings, as well as his exploration of complex human emotions, make this novella a timeless piece of literature.As it is extremely doubtful that the fame of the ""Bal de Sceaux"" should ever have extended beyond the borders of the Department of the Seine, it will be necessary to give some account of this weekly festivity, which at that time was important enough to threaten to become an institution. The environs of the little town of Sceaux enjoy a reputation due to the scenery, which is considered enchanting.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.