Publisher's Synopsis
The Hated Son is a novel written by the French author Honore De Balzac. The book is part of the larger collection of novels known as La Comedie Humaine, which explores the social and cultural conditions of France during the 19th century. The story follows the life of Philippe Bridau, a young man who is the illegitimate son of a French aristocrat. Philippe is raised by his mother in poverty and is eventually sent to live with his father and stepmother in Paris. Despite his father's attempts to provide him with a proper education and social standing, Philippe struggles to fit in with the upper class and becomes embroiled in a life of gambling and debauchery.As the story progresses, Philippe becomes increasingly estranged from his family and falls deeper into a life of vice. He becomes involved with a group of criminals and is eventually arrested for his involvement in a robbery. The novel explores themes of class, identity, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It also provides a critical commentary on the social and political conditions of 19th century France, highlighting the stark contrast between the lives of the wealthy elite and the working class. Overall, The Hated Son is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a powerful critique of the social and cultural conditions of its time. It is a must-read for fans of French literature and those interested in exploring the complexities of human nature.Above all it was important that the young recluse should not be alarmed at the thought of marriage, of which he knew nothing, or be made aware of the object of his father's wishes. This unknown poet conceived as yet only the beautiful and noble passion of Petrarch for Laura, of Dante for Beatrice. Like his mother he was all pure love and soul; the opportunity to love must be given to him, and then the event should be awaited, not compelled.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.