Publisher's Synopsis
""A Daughter of Eve"" is a novel written by Honore De Balzac, a French author, and published in 1838. The story revolves around a young woman named Marie Gaston, who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to marry a man she does not love. As a result, Marie falls into a deep depression and begins to question the purpose of her existence. She becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals, who introduce her to a new way of life and help her discover her true passion. However, her newfound freedom comes at a cost, and Marie must face the consequences of her actions. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the search for meaning in life. Balzac's writing style is known for its realism and attention to detail, and ""A Daughter of Eve"" is no exception. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Overall, ""A Daughter of Eve"" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its thought-provoking themes and masterful storytelling.The most amusing society, but also the most mixed, which Madame Felix de Vandenesse frequented, was that of the Comtesse de Montcornet, a charming little woman, who received illustrious artists, leading financial personages, distinguished writers; but only after subjecting them to so rigid an examination that the most exclusive aristocrat had nothing to fear in coming in contact with this second-class society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.