Classic Love Stories

Modeste Mignon

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  • 1892 first published
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Published in 1892, Modeste Mignon is a classic romance novel by Honoré de Balzac.

A free LibriVox audiobook (9 h 28 min) is available.

About Modeste Mignon

Modeste Mignon, a young provincial woman of romantic temperament, imagines herself to be in love with the famous Parisian poet Melchior de Canalis. However, he is not moved by her attentions. He invites his secretary Ernest de la Brière to "deal with the matter". Ernest answers Modeste's letters in his name and acts as her lover, disguised as Canalis. The scene changes dramatically when Ernest discoveres that Modeste is, in fact, a rich heiress. Will he be able to win her heart despite his lie? (Summary by Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser.)
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Who wrote Modeste Mignon?

Modeste Mignon was written by Honoré de Balzac and first published in 1892.

What genre is Modeste Mignon?

It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

Is there a free audiobook of Modeste Mignon?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 9 h 28 min.

What books are similar to Modeste Mignon?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Turn of the Screw and She.

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