"Eugénie Grandet" tells a story about money destroying humanity and causing family tragedy. Centering around the central event of Eugenie's love tragedy, the novel is a series of three intertwined plot threads: the waves caused by the autocracy within the Grandet family, the open and secret fights between the bankers and notaries outside the family, and the painful human experience of Eugenie's love for Charles Grandet and Charlie's betrayal.
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The first half of the book is more like a farce, with Grandet as the center, the Crouches, and the Grassans each appear on stage and begin to flatter themselves for money. Every one of their actions is because of money, and they are in the eyes of money. But as she grew up, Eugenie knew what love was. Unlike Grandet, she had feelings and a beautiful heart, and she walked firmly on the path she wanted. And Charlie, at the beginning, Charlie was flesh and blood. He was sad when he learned of his father's death. He was not just for money like Grandet. But gradually, he was assimilated into this world, and he abandoned Eugenie, ultimately creating a love full of tragedy and sadness. Money is important, and it would be false to say it is not important, but at the same time, what we pay more attention to is warmth, to perceive the beauty and breadth of the world, to feel the joy of loving and being loved, and to face the whole world with a bright and open mind.
Neither mother nor daughter knew anything about Grandet's wealth; their views on life were based only on some vague ideas, and they neither valued nor despised money, and they had never used it. Although their emotions have been hurt invisibly, they are still very strong and are the true meaning of their lives, making them unique among this group of profit-seeking people. This is how terrible the human condition is! There is no happiness that is not obtained by being confused.
It is worthy of being written by Balzac and is worth savoring. Orni is a very sincere and innocent girl. She grew up in the environment she was raised in. At her innocent and ignorant age, when she met a handsome boy like Charlie, it was difficult not to fall in love with him. However, the innocent girl is in such a society. Charlie wants to transcend class, so he has changed his original heart, abandoned Eugenie, and finally became a person like Grandet, who only pursues interests. And Eugenie has a miser father like Grandet, so her fate is destined to be a tragedy.
The writing style of this book is very unique. Balzac depicts the character's personality and experience with delicate brushwork. Grandet's stinginess and Charlie's vanity are both vividly portrayed. The characters in the story are vivid and impressive. The writing is concise and powerful, and the plot has ups and downs. It is worth reading.
"Eugénie Grandet" vividly portrays a miser and miser. Between money and his wife's life, between money and his daughter's happiness, Grandet chose money. Grandet would only bow to money throughout his life. Even when he died, he told his daughter to take good care of his money and hand it over to him when he got there. However, "Petro Goriot" vividly depicts the profit-seeking and indulgent life of the Parisian upper class. In the face of money, even family love is worthless. And it is precisely the people from the lower class who still have some conscience. How important is money to humans? Why do people have to pursue so hard in life? Even in today's society, can we achieve happiness with only a small amount of money? Which is more satisfying, physical pleasure or spiritual enrichment? These are worthy of our deep thought.
There is nothing wrong with people pursuing interests, but the meaning of life does not entirely lie in interests.
Quite classic, the young Eugenie felt different feelings and thought she would love her until death. For the sake of love, she used her private money to support her lover in the world, but what the infatuated girl waited for in the end was a heartless man who returned rich [Grieved]
True love is better than money!
Every devout prayer brings salvation to the soul. Eugenie is as holy as the Virgin Mary, atonement for the characters in the novel.
{{This book by Balzac is very good. I have only read part of it, so I cannot comment on it.
I hope men don't live like two Grandets.
"Take care of everything, and then go to heaven to give me an account." I don't know if Grandet included his daughter when he said these last words.
After reading it, you can see clearly some of the problems encountered in life, understand the dangers of people's hearts, and be rich in life philosophy. [Like][Love]
Everything in the world is so heavy
This book is well written
Satirizes people's greed and hypocrisy
A classic worth reading
The hustle and bustle in the world is all for benefit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit. It may be normal to pursue fame and fortune. We all have the desire to pursue utilitarianism and reputation.
The innocent woman who likes Eugenie,
A classic book worth reading
A humorous drama that reflects capitalism
Very beautiful and very philosophical
A classic.
The characterization is great!
Once you see it you won't forget it!
As expected of a master, the writing is really beautiful, and it vividly describes the world, people, and money.
The first half of the book is more like a farce, with Grandet as the center, the Crouches, and the Grassans each appear on stage and begin to flatter themselves for money. Every one of their actions is because of money, and they are in the eyes of money. But as she grew up, Eugenie knew what love was. Unlike Grandet, she had feelings and a beautiful heart, and she walked firmly on the path she wanted. And Charlie, at the beginning, Charlie was flesh and blood. He was sad when he learned of his father's death. He was not just for money like Grandet. But gradually, he was assimilated into this world, and he abandoned Eugenie, ultimately creating a love full of tragedy and sadness. Money is important, and it would be false to say it is not important, but at the same time, what we pay more attention to is warmth, to perceive the beauty and breadth of the world, to feel the joy of loving and being loved, and to face the whole world with a bright and open mind.
Neither mother nor daughter knew anything about Grandet's wealth; their views on life were based only on some vague ideas, and they neither valued nor despised money, and they had never used it. Although their emotions have been hurt invisibly, they are still very strong and are the true meaning of their lives, making them unique among this group of profit-seeking people. This is how terrible the human condition is! There is no happiness that is not obtained by being confused.
It is worthy of being written by Balzac and is worth savoring. Orni is a very sincere and innocent girl. She grew up in the environment she was raised in. At her innocent and ignorant age, when she met a handsome boy like Charlie, it was difficult not to fall in love with him. However, the innocent girl is in such a society. Charlie wants to transcend class, so he has changed his original heart, abandoned Eugenie, and finally became a person like Grandet, who only pursues interests. And Eugenie has a miser father like Grandet, so her fate is destined to be a tragedy.
The writing style of this book is very unique. Balzac depicts the character's personality and experience with delicate brushwork. Grandet's stinginess and Charlie's vanity are both vividly portrayed. The characters in the story are vivid and impressive. The writing is concise and powerful, and the plot has ups and downs. It is worth reading.
"Eugénie Grandet" vividly portrays a miser and miser. Between money and his wife's life, between money and his daughter's happiness, Grandet chose money. Grandet would only bow to money throughout his life. Even when he died, he told his daughter to take good care of his money and hand it over to him when he got there. However, "Petro Goriot" vividly depicts the profit-seeking and indulgent life of the Parisian upper class. In the face of money, even family love is worthless. And it is precisely the people from the lower class who still have some conscience. How important is money to humans? Why do people have to pursue so hard in life? Even in today's society, can we achieve happiness with only a small amount of money? Which is more satisfying, physical pleasure or spiritual enrichment? These are worthy of our deep thought.
There is nothing wrong with people pursuing interests, but the meaning of life does not entirely lie in interests.
Quite classic, the young Eugenie felt different feelings and thought she would love her until death. For the sake of love, she used her private money to support her lover in the world, but what the infatuated girl waited for in the end was a heartless man who returned rich [Grieved]
True love is better than money!
Every devout prayer brings salvation to the soul. Eugenie is as holy as the Virgin Mary, atonement for the characters in the novel.
{{This book by Balzac is very good. I have only read part of it, so I cannot comment on it.
I hope men don't live like two Grandets.
"Take care of everything, and then go to heaven to give me an account." I don't know if Grandet included his daughter when he said these last words.
After reading it, you can see clearly some of the problems encountered in life, understand the dangers of people's hearts, and be rich in life philosophy. [Like][Love]
Everything in the world is so heavy
This book is well written
Satirizes people's greed and hypocrisy
A classic worth reading
The hustle and bustle in the world is all for benefit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit. It may be normal to pursue fame and fortune. We all have the desire to pursue utilitarianism and reputation.
The innocent woman who likes Eugenie,
A classic book worth reading
A humorous drama that reflects capitalism
Very beautiful and very philosophical
A classic. The characterization is great! Once you see it you won't forget it!
As expected of a master, the writing is really beautiful, and it vividly describes the world, people, and money.