{"product_id":"the-girl-with-the-golden-eyes-paperback","title":"The Girl with the Golden Eyes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHonoré de Balzac\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with a visceral description of the society and politics of Paris, \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Golden Eyes \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The surprise and awe invoked by Honor? de Balzac's \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Golden Eyes \u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Golden Eyes \u003c\/i\u003e is a lustful tale that remains to be appalling and taboo. With raw and ruthless realism, Honor? 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Golden Eyes \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThough \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Golden Eyes \u003c\/i\u003e has traditionally been published among a collection, this edition of Honor? 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Golden Eyes \u003c\/i\u003e is accessible to contemporary audiences and encourages conversation on torrid and taboo affairs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Henri, a young, rich man, becomes riddled with a grotesque passion for a mysterious young woman, his obsession leads to an affair filled with lust, jealousy, deceit, and chaotic emotion. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Golden Eyes \u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling romantic novella within Honoré de Balzac's \u003ci\u003e La Comédie Humaine \u003c\/i\u003e series, which sought to depict a compelling and complete portrait of society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.16 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45609801252908,"sku":"9781513268330","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-girl-with-the-golden-eyes-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}