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The Vicar Of Tours

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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2022-11-02

The Vicar Of Tours written by Honoré de Balzac and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-02 with Fiction categories.

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Le Cur De Tours

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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : fr
Publisher:
Release Date : 1899

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The Vicar Of Tours

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Author : Honore De Balzac
language : en
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Release Date : 2024-11

The Vicar Of Tours written by Honore De Balzac and has been published by Double 9 Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11 with Family & Relationships categories.

The Vicar of Tours by Honoré de Balzac is a novel that explores themes of ambition, jealousy, and the complexities of social and moral aspirations. The story follows Abbé Birotteau, a corpulent, gout-ridden priest in the town of Tours, whose life is driven by the hope of securing a higher ecclesiastical position and a more comfortable, prestigious lifestyle. He dreams of moving into a well-furnished apartment, once belonging to his late friend, and enjoys fleeting moments of hope following a promising gathering. However, his ambitions are complicated by his contentious relationship with his landlady, Mademoiselle Gamard, a bitter and manipulative woman who resents his presence in her home. Gamard's jealousy and growing resentment lead to tensions that hinder Birotteau's pursuit of his desires. As the story unfolds, the priest's naivety is gradually revealed, exposing his vulnerability to the social and personal dynamics around him. Set in the provincial town of Tours, the novel highlights the internal struggles between duty and desire, with Balzac offering a sharp critique of the human inclination for material gain, social status, and the hidden tensions of domestic life.

Le Cur De Tours

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Author : Honoré De Balzac
language : fr
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Release Date : 2023-02-20

Le Cur De Tours written by Honoré De Balzac and has been published by BoD - Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-20 with Fiction categories.

" Au commencement de l’automne de l’année 1826, l’abbé Birotteau, principal personnage de cette histoire, fut surpris par une averse en revenant de la maison où il était allé passer la soirée. Il traversait donc aussi promptement que son embonpoint pouvait le lui permettre, la petite place déserte nommée le Cloître, qui se trouve derrière le chevet de Saint-Gatien, à Tours. L’abbé Birotteau, petit homme court, de constitution apoplectique, âgé d’environ soixante ans, avait déjà subi plusieurs attaques de goutte. Or, entre toutes les petites misères de la vie humaine, celle pour laquelle le bon prêtre éprouvait le plus d’aversion, était le subit arrosement de ses souliers à larges agrafes d’argent et l’immersion de leurs semelles. En effet, malgré les chaussons de flanelle dans les- quels il s’empaquetait en tout temps les pieds avec le soin que les ecclésiastiques prennent d’eux-mêmes, il y gagnait toujours un peu d’humidité ; puis, le lendemain, la goutte lui donnait infailliblement quelques preuves de sa constance. Néanmoins, comme le pavé du Cloître est toujours sec, que l’abbé Birotteau avait gagné trois livres dix sous au wisth chez madame de Listomère, il endura la pluie avec résignation depuis le milieu de la place de l’Archevêché, où elle avait commencé à tomber en abondance. En ce moment, il caressait d’ailleurs sa chimère, un désir déjà vieux de douze ans, un désir de prêtre ! un désir qui, formé tous les soirs, paraissait alors près de s’accomplir ; enfin, il s’enveloppait trop bien dans l’aumusse d’un canonicat vacant pour sentir les intempéries de l’air : pendant la soi- rée, les personnes habituellement réunies chez madame de Listomère avaient presque garanti sa nomination à la place de chanoine, alors vacante au Chapitre métropolitain de Saint- Gatien, en lui prouvant que personne ne la méritait mieux que lui, dont les droits long temps méconnus étaient incontestables. S’il eût perdu au jeu, s’il eût appris que l’abbé Poirel, son concurrent, passait chanoine, le bonhomme eût alors trouvé la pluie bien froide. Peut-être eût-il médit de l’existence. Mais il se trouvait dans une de ces rares circonstances de la vie où d’heureuses sensations font tout oublier. En hâtant le pas, il obéissait à un mouvement machinal, et la vérité, si essentielle dans une histoire des mœurs, oblige à dire qu’il ne pensait ni à l’averse, ni à la goutte...."

Ursula The Vicar Of Tours

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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1899

Ursula The Vicar Of Tours written by Honoré de Balzac and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1899 with categories.

The Vicar Of Tours

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Author : Honore de Balzac
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-10-16

The Vicar Of Tours written by Honore de Balzac and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-16 with categories.

The next morning, on awaking, Birotteau thought so much of his prospective canonry that he forgot the four circumstances in which he had seen, the night before, such threatening prognostics of a future full of misery. The vicar was not a man to get up without a fire. He rang to let Marianne know that he was awake and that she must come to him; then he remained, as his habit was, absorbed in somnolent musings. FultonClassics.com

The Vicar Of Tours

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Author : Honoré de Balzac
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-25

The Vicar Of Tours written by Honoré de Balzac and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-25 with Fiction categories.

In "The Vicar of Tours," Honor√© de Balzac masterfully depicts the complexities of life in provincial France through the lens of the titular vicar, Abbe Birotteau. Utilizing a realist style, Balzac intricately weaves themes of ambition, moral integrity, and social stratification within the fabric of rural society. Set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, the novella offers a poignant exploration of the tensions between personal desire and societal expectation, employing rich character development and vivid imagery to immerse the reader in its melancholic yet revealing narrative. Honor√© de Balzac, a seminal figure in 19th-century literature, was deeply influenced by his own experiences in a rapidly changing France. His extensive observations of social classes and moral dilemmas shaped his literary pursuits, compelling him to confront the moral complexities faced by individuals within society. "The Vicar of Tours" reflects Balzac's keen insight into human nature and the societal forces that govern it, positioning him as both a chronicler and critic of his times. For readers drawn to narratives steeped in realism, social commentary, and the examination of human psychology, "The Vicar of Tours" is an essential addition to their literary journey. Balzac's nuanced portrayal of his characters and their struggles invites us to reflect on our own values and choices, making this novella not only a captivating read but also a profound exploration of the human condition.