Sjaj i bijeda kurtizana

Sjaj i bijeda kurtizana

Honore de Balzac

The Splendor and Misery of a Courtesan is part of Balzac's collection The Human Comedy. The novel follows the fate of Lucien de Rubempré, an ambitious young poet, and his relationship with the mysterious Vautrin, an ex-convict, in the world of Parisian de

Lucien, talented but weak-willed, wants to succeed in Paris. After failing in literature, he falls into the trap of Vautrin, who introduces him to the world of courtesans, aristocracy, and corruption. Lucien falls in love with Esther, a former prostitute who Vautrin uses for his own purposes. Esther, despite her love for Lucien, becomes a pawn in Vautrin's game of manipulation to elevate Lucien into high society. The novel explores the conflict between love, greed, and social ambition, as the characters face moral dilemmas. Lucien's inability to resist temptation and Vautrin's ruthless cunning lead to tragic consequences, including Esther's death and Lucien's downfall.

Balzac masterfully depicts the splendor of Parisian high society and the misery of its dark corners, using complex characters and detailed descriptions. The novel criticizes social inequality, the power of money, and corruption, while Vautrin symbolizes the immoral force that controls society. The work is an analysis of human nature, passions and weaknesses, with an emphasis on the impossibility of escaping social chains.

Original title
Splendeurs et miseres des courtisanes
Translation
Dane Smičiklas
Dimensions
20.5 x 13.5 cm
Pages
479
Publisher
Globus, Zagreb, 2004.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.
ISBN
9-53-716056-4

Two copies are available

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Condition:Used, excellent condition

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