"Love in a Mask; Or, Imprudence and Happiness" by Honoré de Balzac is a captivating romance set in 19th-century Paris, during Carnival. The story centers around Léon de Préval, a young officer, and his enthrallment with a masked woman he meets at an opera ball, exploring the excitement and danger of love. Their secretive meetings grow into a deep connection, but the woman, Élina de Roselis, has her own reasons for keeping their relationship hidden, seeking freedom and independence as a mother. As Léon navigates his emotions, the novel explores the conflicts between personal desires and social expectations, reaching a conclusion filled with reflections on love's transformative power alongside the pain of heartache and the struggles within relationships.
Love in a Mask; Or, Imprudence and Happiness
By Honoré de Balzac
Amidst the masked balls and vibrant celebrations of Paris, a forbidden romance ignites between a young officer and a mysterious woman, leading them down a path of hidden identities and difficult choices.
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2015-05-09
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About the AuthorHonoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus.
Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus.
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