Cousin Bette

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Cousin Bette
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Honore de Balzac
Translated by Kathleen Raine
Introduction by Francine Prose
SeriesModern Library Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:496
Dimensions(mm): Height 201,Width 132
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9780375759079
ClassificationsDewey:843.7
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Random House USA Inc
Imprint Random House USA Inc
Publication Date 12 February 2002
Publication Country United States

Description

Raine's 1948 translation of Balzac's passionate tale of vengeance, immorality and noble sacrifice was published in Britain on the centennial of Cousin Bette's original publication. Also contains newly commissioned endnotes.

Author Biography

Kathleen Raine, the renowned British translator, poet, critic, and editor, was recently awarded the distinguished title of Comman-deur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. Francine Prose's most recent novel, Blue Angel, was a 2000 National Book Award finalist. A contributing editor at Harper's magazine, she writes for many publications, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

Reviews

"Raine's translations restore Balzac to his passionate and efficient outrage upon the expectations of fiction. This best of his novels is worthy to be 'ours'-and now it is." -Richard Howard