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Ursule Mirouët — Honoré de Balzac (Penguin Classics)
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Description
'Ursule Mirouët' by Honoré de Balzac follows Ursule, a young orphan raised by her wealthy godfather, Dr Minoret, in the provincial town of Nemours. When Dr Minoret dies, Ursule becomes the target of relatives who resent her inheritance and attempt to deprive her of her rightful fortune. Balzac combines family intrigue and social observation with elements of mystery, spirituality and the supernatural as Ursule's innocence is tested by greed and jealousy. First published in 1841 as part of 'La Comédie humaine', the novel offers a vivid portrait of provincial society and the destructive consequences of avarice.
Condition
Fair condition
Filed under: Classics