Mutivoda

Mutivoda

Honore de Balzac

Mutivoda is a novel from Balzac's great cycle "The Human Comedy" (La Comédie humaine). The action takes place in the small provincial town of Arcis-sur-Aube, where the election for a parliamentary representative is triggered by the arrival of a mysterious

The main character, the young lawyer Charles Dorlange, represents the "new blood" in political life, in opposition to the old, corrupt elites who want to hold on to power. His main opponent, Maxime de Trailles, is scheming behind the scenes to push an unknown candidate of dubious origin through. In order to stand up to the intrigues, Dorlange must demonstrate moral strength, political wisdom, and personal integrity.

In "The Mutivode," Balzac shows how political success in France depends not only on ability and merit, but also on intrigue, connections, and manipulation. The novel presents a sharp critique of political opportunism and corruption, while at the same time developing intimate stories of love, honor, and personal ambition.

Although "The Mutivode" remains unfinished due to Balzac's death, its complex analysis of provincial political life and the inner struggles of individuals perfectly reflects the spirit of "The Human Comedy" and provides valuable insight into the power dynamics, hypocrisy, and moral dilemmas of the society of the time.

Original title
La Rabouilleuse
Translation
Ilija Kecmanović
Editor
Izet Sarajić
Illustrations
Mario Mikulić
Dimensions
21 x 15 cm
Pages
286
Publisher
Veselin Masleša, Sarajevo, 1971.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Serbian.

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Opasne veze

1. Opasne veze

Choderlos de Laclos

Opasne veze su epistolarni roman objavljen 1782. godine, koji kroz niz pisama prikazuje licemjerje i manipulaciju francuskog aristokratskog društva uoči Francuske revolucije.

Pages: 344
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Mutivoda

2. Mutivoda

Honore de Balzac

Mutivoda je roman iz Balzacovog velikog ciklusa "Ljudska komedija" (La Comédie humaine). Radnja se odvija u malom provincijskom gradu Arcis-sur-Aube, gdje izbore za parlamentarnog zastupnika izaziva dolazak tajanstvenog kandidata.

Pages: 286
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Madam Bovari

3. Madam Bovari

Gustave Flaubert

Gospođa Bovary je remek-djelo slavnog francuskog pisca Gustava Flaubera i klasik svjetske književnosti. Roman, objavljen 1857. godine, prati tragičnu priču Emme Bovary, žene nezadovoljne svojim životom na francuskom selu.

Pages: 365
Condition:Used, excellent condition
Čiča Gorio

4. Čiča Gorio

Honore de Balzac

Čiča Goriot je priča o starome ratnom profiteru Goriotu i njegovim kćerima, koje ga, nakon što su ga opljačkale do gole kože, ostavljaju da umre u samoći i bijedi pansiona Vaquer, priča je koja se danas može čitati na nekoliko razina.

Pages: 231
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Dunda i druge novele

5. Dunda i druge novele

Guy de Maupassant

Pripovijetka smještena u vrijeme Francusko-pruskog rata (1870.–1871.), radnja započinje bijegom francuskih građana iz Rouena, pod pruskom okupacijom. Među njima je i Elizabeth Rousset, "Dunda", djevojka lakog morala, no dobrog srca.

Pages: 238
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Karmen / Kolomba

6. Karmen / Kolomba

Prosper Mérimée

Karmen je pripovijetka smještena u Španjolsku i prati tragičnu ljubav između ciganske zavodnice Karmen i vojnika Don Joséa. Kolomba je pripovijetka smještena na Korziku i prikazuje priču o bratstvu, osveti i obiteljskoj časti.

Pages: 182
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Đavolja bara / Mala Fadeta / Nahoče Fransoa

7. Đavolja bara / Mala Fadeta / Nahoče Fransoa

George Sand

Đavolja bara prikazuje život skromnih seljaka u francuskoj pokrajini Berry. Mala Fadeta je priča o djevojčici Fadette, koja je zbog svog izgleda i ponašanja odbačena od zajednice. Nahoče Fransoa priča o siročetu koje je odraslo uz dobrotu mlade seljanke.

Pages: 292
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Sirano de Beržerak

8. Sirano de Beržerak

Edmond Rostand

Sirano de Beržerak je romantična drama smještena u 17. stoljeće, koja prati talentiranog i duhovitog pjesnika, vojnika i mačevaoca Sirana de Beržeraka.

Pages: 244
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Zemlja

9. Zemlja

Émile Zola

Zemlja je socijalni roman objavljen 1887. godine, dio ciklusa "Rougon-Macquart", u kojem Zola prikazuje brutalnu stvarnost života francuskih seljaka.

Pages: 405
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Crveno i crno

10. Crveno i crno

Marie-Henry Beyle Stendhal

Historical and psychological novel by Stendhal, published in 1830. The full title of the novel is "Red and Black, Chronicle of the 19th Century". The protagonist is Julien Sorel. The work is a bildungsroman that follows his upbringing and life path.

Pages: 479
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