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"Eugénie Grandet" was first published in 1833 and is one of the many works that compose Honoré de Balzac’s extensive series, the Comédie Humaine. The novella presents a French literary scene focused on societal norms and personal ambition, characteristic of Balzac’s realistic depiction of 19th‑century France. Translated into numerous languages, the work remains a noted example of French literature and a popular subject in studies of social life, customs, and literary criticism.
First publish date: 1868
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Honoré de Balzac
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