The Hated Son

The Hated Son is a novel written by Honore De Balzac, a prominent French writer from the 19th century. The book is set in Paris and follows the story of Philippe Bridau, a young man who returns home from the Napoleonic Wars to find that his family has fallen into financial ruin. His father, a former soldier, has become an alcoholic and his mother is struggling to make ends meet. Philippe is determined to help his family and sets out to find a way to restore their wealth. He becomes involved in a scheme with his uncle, a wealthy and powerful man, but soon realizes that his uncle has ulterior motives and is using him for his own gain. As Philippe becomes more entangled in the scheme, he begins to lose sight of his morals and becomes consumed by greed and ambition. His relationships with his family and friends are strained, and he becomes increasingly isolated and disliked. The Hated Son is a powerful exploration of the human condition, examining themes such as family, greed, and the corrupting influence of power. Balzac's vivid descriptions of Parisian society and the characters' inner turmoil make for a compelling and thought-provoking read.Above all it was important that the young recluse should not be alarmed at the thought of marriage, of which he knew nothing, or be made aware of the object of his father's wishes. This unknown poet conceived as yet only the beautiful and noble passion of Petrarch for Laura, of Dante for Beatrice. Like his mother he was all pure love and soul; the opportunity to love must be given to him, and then the event should be awaited, not compelled.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.