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  • Audiobook

    Cousin Bette

    Narrated by Johanna Ward ...

    Unabridged

    16 hours 26 min

    Bette, a poor relation of the beautiful Adeline, nurses a terrible grudge against her cousin's family, on whom she depends. That family is slowly being ruined by the uncontrollable sexual appetites of Adeline's husband, Baron Hulot—and it is this weakness that will give the cunning Cousin Bette an opportunity to exact her vengeance.A profound examination of obsessive passion, this masterpiece ... Read more

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  • The Elixir of Life

    Translated by Clara Bell, James Waring ...
    In "The Elixir of Life," Honoré de Balzac explores themes of ambition, desire, and the complexities of human relationships through a rich tapestry of characters embroiled in a quest for immortality. Written in Balzac's characteristic realist style, the narrative is interwoven with elements of fantasy and philosophical inquiry, reflecting the author's keen interest in the human condition and ... Read more

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  • What Love Costs an Old Man

    Enriched edition. The Price of Love in a Changing World

    Translated by James Waring ...
    In "What Love Costs an Old Man," Honoré de Balzac explores the intricate dynamics of love, age, and desire through the lens of his signature wit and keen psychological insight. The novella is situated within Balzac's broader work, "La Comédie Humaine," wherein he meticulously documents the varied aspects of French society in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds with a rich tapestry of ... Read more

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  • Cousin Betty

    Translated by James Waring ...
    Series Book 228 - Classici
    La Cousine Betty (also Cousin Bette) is an 1847 novel by French author Honoré de Balzac. Set in mid-19th-century Paris, it tells the story of an unmarried middle-aged woman who plots the destruction of her extended family. Bette works with Valérie Marneffe, an unhappily married young lady, to seduce and torment a series of men. One of these is Baron Hector Hulot, husband to Bette's cousin Adeline. ... Read more

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  • Work of the Colored Law and Order League, Baltimore, Md.

    "Work of the Colored Law and Order League, Baltimore, Md." by James H. N. Waring explores the significant contributions of the Colored Law and Order League in advocating for justice and civil rights within the African American community in Baltimore. The book delves into the league's efforts to combat racial discrimination and promote legal equality, highlighting the challenges faced by its ... Read more

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  • Work of the Colored Law and Order League: Baltimore, MD

    THE Atlanta riot had sent a thrill of horror throughout the country, and colored people generally, whenever they met, were eagerly and anxiously discussing it, not only because of the desolation it left behind it, and the misery and suffering it had entailed to the families of the victims, but because as they discussed it they saw in their own neighborhoods more or less of the causes which led to ... Read more

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  • Parisians in the Country

    Enriched edition. A Tale of City and Country: Social Class, Ambition, and Human Nature in 19th-Century France

    In "Parisians in the Country," Honoré de Balzac explores the intricate dynamics of French society through the prism of the provincial experience. This novella deftly combines humorous and poignant elements, showcasing Balzac's hallmark vivid characterizations and intricate social observation. Set against the backdrop of rural France, the novel contrasts the bustling life of Paris with the ... Read more

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  • The Muse of the Department

    Love, ambition, and societal expectations in post-revolutionary France: A literary exploration of human nature and passion

    Translated by James Waring ...
    In "The Muse of the Department," Honoré de Balzac delves into the intricate web of provincial life in 19th century France, crafting a narrative steeped in social critique and vivid characterization. The novel showcases Balzac's signature style, blending realism with romantic undertones, as it intricately portrays the lives of its inhabitants in the fictional town of Sancerre. Through the lens of ... Read more

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  • Patriots in Exile

    Charleston Rebels in St. Augustine during the American Revolution

    A historical study of a little-known episode of the American Revolution in which Charleston residents were held in a British-occupied region of Florida.In the months following the May 1780 capture of Charleston, South Carolina, by combined British and loyalist forces, British soldiers arrested sixty-three Americans and transported them to the borderland town of St. Augustine, East Florida ... Read more

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  • Poor Relations

    An exploration of class struggle and family dynamics in post-revolutionary France

    Translated by Ellen Marriage, James Waring ...
    In "Poor Relations," Honoré de Balzac presents a compelling exploration of family dynamics and social hierarchies within 19th-century France. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, the narrative delves into the lives of the impoverished yet proud members of the bourgeoisie. Balzac's literary style is characterized by his intricate characterization and vivid descriptive language, ... Read more

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  • Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk

    Aggressive Sounds in Contemporary Music

    Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk: Aggressive Sounds in Contemporary Music, edited by Eric James Abbey and Colin Helb,is a collection of writings on music that is considered aggressive throughout the world. From local underground bands in Detroit, Michigan to bands in Puerto Rico or across Europe, this book demonstrates the importance of aggressive music in our society. While other volumes seek to ... Read more

    $47.79 USD

  • Poor Relations (Mobi Classics)

    La Cousine Bette (English: Cousin Bette) is an 1846 novel by Honoré de Balzac. It has been adapted for film or television at least four times, including a 1998 movie starring Jessica Lange.Le Cousin Pons is a novel by Honoré de Balzac written in 1847. It is considered Part Two of Poor Relations, Part One being La Cousine Bette and, of course, is part of La Comédie Humaine. Excerpted from Wikipedia ... Read more

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