Scenes from a Courtesan's Life
by Honoré de, James Waring
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How does Balzac use the character of the courtesan to expose the hypocrisy and underlying corruption of Parisian high society?
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In what ways does the pursuit of wealth and social status distort the personal relationships and moral compasses of the characters?
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Balzac is famous for his unflinching realism; how well do you think he captures the transactional nature of love and affection in 19th-century France?
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