Episodes

  • 014 - Part 14

    014 - Part 14
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the world of Eugénie Grandet, a masterful novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1833 and a cornerstone of his monumental series, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town in post-Revolutionary France, this poignant tale explores themes of wealth, greed, love, and obsession. At the heart of the story is a wealthy miser struggling to control the desires of his innocent daughter, Eugénie, who ultimately must navigate the perilous waters of a society where money reigns supreme. Balzacs keen attention to psychological depth and vivid detail has left a lasting impact on the literary realism of the 19th century, influencing greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    25 mins
  • 013 - Part 13

    013 - Part 13
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the world of Eugénie Grandet, a masterful novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1833 and a cornerstone of his monumental series, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town in post-Revolutionary France, this poignant tale explores themes of wealth, greed, love, and obsession. At the heart of the story is a wealthy miser struggling to control the desires of his innocent daughter, Eugénie, who ultimately must navigate the perilous waters of a society where money reigns supreme. Balzacs keen attention to psychological depth and vivid detail has left a lasting impact on the literary realism of the 19th century, influencing greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    22 mins
  • 012 - Part 12

    012 - Part 12
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the world of Eugénie Grandet, a masterful novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1833 and a cornerstone of his monumental series, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town in post-Revolutionary France, this poignant tale explores themes of wealth, greed, love, and obsession. At the heart of the story is a wealthy miser struggling to control the desires of his innocent daughter, Eugénie, who ultimately must navigate the perilous waters of a society where money reigns supreme. Balzacs keen attention to psychological depth and vivid detail has left a lasting impact on the literary realism of the 19th century, influencing greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    27 mins
  • 011 - Part 11

    011 - Part 11
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the world of Eugénie Grandet, a masterful novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1833 and a cornerstone of his monumental series, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town in post-Revolutionary France, this poignant tale explores themes of wealth, greed, love, and obsession. At the heart of the story is a wealthy miser struggling to control the desires of his innocent daughter, Eugénie, who ultimately must navigate the perilous waters of a society where money reigns supreme. Balzacs keen attention to psychological depth and vivid detail has left a lasting impact on the literary realism of the 19th century, influencing greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    28 mins
  • 010 - Part 10

    010 - Part 10
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the world of Eugénie Grandet, a masterful novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1833 and a cornerstone of his monumental series, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town in post-Revolutionary France, this poignant tale explores themes of wealth, greed, love, and obsession. At the heart of the story is a wealthy miser struggling to control the desires of his innocent daughter, Eugénie, who ultimately must navigate the perilous waters of a society where money reigns supreme. Balzacs keen attention to psychological depth and vivid detail has left a lasting impact on the literary realism of the 19th century, influencing greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    29 mins
  • 009 - Part 9

    009 - Part 9
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the world of Eugénie Grandet, a masterful novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1833 and a cornerstone of his monumental series, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town in post-Revolutionary France, this poignant tale explores themes of wealth, greed, love, and obsession. At the heart of the story is a wealthy miser struggling to control the desires of his innocent daughter, Eugénie, who ultimately must navigate the perilous waters of a society where money reigns supreme. Balzacs keen attention to psychological depth and vivid detail has left a lasting impact on the literary realism of the 19th century, influencing greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    34 mins
  • 008 - Part 8

    008 - Part 8
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the world of Eugénie Grandet, a masterful novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1833 and a cornerstone of his monumental series, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town in post-Revolutionary France, this poignant tale explores themes of wealth, greed, love, and obsession. At the heart of the story is a wealthy miser struggling to control the desires of his innocent daughter, Eugénie, who ultimately must navigate the perilous waters of a society where money reigns supreme. Balzacs keen attention to psychological depth and vivid detail has left a lasting impact on the literary realism of the 19th century, influencing greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    35 mins
  • 007 - Part 7

    007 - Part 7
    Feb 20 2026
    Dive into the world of Eugénie Grandet, a masterful novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1833 and a cornerstone of his monumental series, La Comédie Humaine. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town in post-Revolutionary France, this poignant tale explores themes of wealth, greed, love, and obsession. At the heart of the story is a wealthy miser struggling to control the desires of his innocent daughter, Eugénie, who ultimately must navigate the perilous waters of a society where money reigns supreme. Balzacs keen attention to psychological depth and vivid detail has left a lasting impact on the literary realism of the 19th century, influencing greats like Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Henry James. - Summary by Bruce Pirie
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    28 mins