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The Girl with the Golden Eyes (Paperback)
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The Girl with the Golden Eyes (Paperback)
Series: Mint Editions
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List price R161
Loot Price R140
Discovery Miles 1 400
You Save R21 (13%)
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Beginning with a visceral description of the society and politics
of Paris, The Girl with the Golden Eyes considers the sex life of
the upper class by its raw depiction of the underside of Parisian
life. Henri de Marsay is a young, rich man who is nearly devoid of
morals and virtue. After he meets Paquita Valdes, a mysterious and
beautiful woman, he becomes infested with a deviant lust for her.
When his plan to seduce her succeeds, Henri and Paquita maintain an
intensely sexual relationship. However, when Henri starts to
suspect Paquita is involved with another lover, he becomes
overwhelmed with rage and jealousy. As he allows this emotion to
cloud his judgement and conscience, Henri's possessiveness plots a
heinous act-immoral even by his questionable standards, leading to
shocking discoveries and sick twists. The surprise and awe invoked
by Honore de Balzac's The Girl with the Golden Eyes ensures a
memorable narrative that has won the attention of critics and
inspired a 1961 film adaptation. With elements of homosexuality,
sexual slavery, incest and violence, The Girl with the Golden Eyes
is a lustful tale that remains to be appalling and taboo. With raw
and ruthless realism, Honore de Balzac creates a portrait and
reflection of an entire society through the vivid depiction of
Paris and the specific amorous vice of the protagonists. While
exploring the vices of the Parisian upper class, The Girl with the
Golden Eyes also invites reflection on the brutal effects misogyny
and ill-intended men have on women, exposing a truth that is still
applicable to modern society. Though The Girl with the Golden Eyes
has traditionally been published among a collection, this edition
of Honore de Balzac's work stands alone in the spotlight it has
earned. Featuring a brand new, eye-catching cover design and a
modern, readable font, this edition of The Girl with the Golden
Eyes is accessible to contemporary audiences and encourages
conversation on torrid and taboo affairs.
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