The Hated Son

In "The Hated Son," Honoré de Balzac presents a profound exploration of familial dynamics and social class in 19th-century France. Written in Balzac's distinctive realist style, the novella navigates the tumultuous relationship between a mother and her son, captured in sharp, emotional prose that deftly intertwines both psychological depth and societal critique. Set against the backdrop of post-N...