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"LA MAISON DU CHAT-QUI-PELOTE is a novel written in 1819 by Balzac.
The painter Théodore de Sommervieux falls in love with Augustine, the daughter of an old clothier. After two years of sheer happiness, Théodore is beginning to remark the deficiencies of Augustine's education. The young woman is unable to become integrated in the circle of Théodore's noble friends and her husband is neglecting her more and more."
Daniel Staebler, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book?
- thoughtful
Time/era of story
- 19th century
Romance/Romance Problems
Yes
Kind of romance:
- marriage/relationship going to pieces
Lover is
- of a different social class
Main Character
Gender
- Female
Profession/status:
- homemaker
Age:
- 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality
- French
How sensitive is this character?
- soggy whimpering jelly muffin
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- artist
Eccentric/Smart/Dumb:
Yes
Eccentric:
- eccentric
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an average amount
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 8 ()
Europe
Yes
European country:
- France
City?
Yes
Misc setting
- fancy mansion
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Amount of dialog
- little dialog
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