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The Deserted Woman
by Honoré de Balzac
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Can I read The Deserted Woman in English as a learner?
Yes — read The Deserted Woman by Honoré de Balzac in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 2 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
A young Parisian arrives in a quiet Norman town to recover, only to find himself entangled in the intricate social rivalries and fading aristocratic customs of provincial France in 1822. Secrets and old grudges simmer beneath the genteel surface of this close-knit community.
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