"Vendetta" by Honoré de Balzac explores profound themes of family loyalty, vengeance, and the complex intersections between love and duty. Set against the turbulent backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, the novella centers on Ginevra di Piombo, a young woman caught in the web of her family's history of blood feuds. Raised by her father, Bartolomeo di Piombo, a proud Corsican who has fled tragedy in his homeland, Ginevra is torn between her growing love for Luigi Porta, the son of her family's enemies, and her loyalty to her father's quest for revenge. The story examines the weight of inherited…mehr
"Vendetta" by Honoré de Balzac explores profound themes of family loyalty, vengeance, and the complex intersections between love and duty. Set against the turbulent backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, the novella centers on Ginevra di Piombo, a young woman caught in the web of her family's history of blood feuds. Raised by her father, Bartolomeo di Piombo, a proud Corsican who has fled tragedy in his homeland, Ginevra is torn between her growing love for Luigi Porta, the son of her family's enemies, and her loyalty to her father's quest for revenge. The story examines the weight of inherited enmity and how the sins of the past are carried by future generations, often shaping their choices and fates. Balzac delves into the emotional turmoil of living under the shadow of a vendetta, highlighting the internal conflict between personal desire and familial obligation. Through Ginevra's struggle, the novella illustrates the tragic consequences of unresolved vendettas, where love becomes a casualty of honor and duty. Ultimately, "Vendetta" is a poignant meditation on the destructive power of revenge and the emotional cost of loyalty to one's family.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright, born in 1799, renowned for his extensive body of work, particularly the series ""La Comédie Humaine."" This monumental collection features over ninety interconnected novels and stories, offering a detailed panorama of 19th-century French society. Balzac's writing is marked by keen psychological insight, social commentary, and a meticulous attention to detail. One significant work within ""La Comédie Humaine"" is ""The Thirteen,"" which explores the lives of a secretive group of powerful individuals navigating the complexities of ambition, wealth, and morality. Through the stories of this influential society, Balzac examines themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas. Balzac's exploration of the human condition and social dynamics profoundly influenced later writers, including Marcel Proust and Charles Dickens. His notable works include ""Eugénie Grandet,"" ""Lost Illusions,"" and ""The Human Comedy."" Balzac's legacy endures as a foundational figure in realism, shaping modern literature and providing critical insight onto the intricacies of French life.
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