Les Secrets de la princesse de Cadignan
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Les Secrets de la princesse de Cadignan (English "The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan") is a short story by Honoré de Balzac. It was published in 1839[1] and is one of the Scènes de la vie Parisienne of La Comédie humaine.[2]
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Author | Honoré de Balzac |
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Country | France |
Language | French |
Series | La Comédie humaine |
Publication date | 1839 |
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The short story depicts a princess of Cadignan whose husband was exiled. After a number of extramarital affairs, the princess decides to seduce a conservative politician. She uses the pretext of conversing about a deceased mutual friend, and makes an effort to read the politician's books in order to have topics to discuss with him.