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The Lesser Bourgeoisie
by Honoré de Balzac
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Yes — read The Lesser Bourgeoisie 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
- 38 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
In a Paris on the brink of transformation, the Thuillier family inhabits a fading world where old neighborhoods and traditions give way to relentless modernization. Amidst this upheaval, the story explores the lives, ambitions, and hypocrisies of the rising middle class.
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Contents
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