Petty Troubles of Married Life, Complete
1846
''Petty Troubles of Married Life, Complete'' is a novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1846. It examines the complexities of marriage through the experiences of Adolphe and his wife, Caroline, highlighting societal expectations and personal disappointments. The narrative blends satire with introspection, revealing the humorous yet poignant realities of domestic life. Balzac's keen observations on the disparities between romantic ideals and the mundane aspects of marriage provide a critical yet entertaining exploration of marital dynamics.
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“You have broken the ice, though you have not even scratched its glossy surface: you have placed your hand upon the croup of the most ferocious and savage, the most wakeful and clear-sighted, the most restless, the swiftest, the most jealous, the most ardent and violent, the simplest and most elegant, the most unreasonable, the most watchful chimera of the moral world”
— Honoré de Balzac
