Massimilla Doni

Massimilla Doni is a novel by the renowned French author, Honore de Balzac. It was first published in 1837 and is part of his famous series of novels, La Comedie Humaine. The story is set in Venice and revolves around the character of Count Andrea Manfredi, a wealthy and handsome nobleman who is deeply in love with the beautiful Massimilla Doni, a married woman of high social standing.Despite being married, Massimilla is drawn to Count Andrea's charm and falls deeply in love with him as well. However, their love is forbidden and they must keep their feelings hidden from society. As the story progresses, the couple's love is put to the test by the arrival of a mysterious and enigmatic figure, the Prince of Varese, who also becomes infatuated with Massimilla.Balzac's novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships. It also provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of Venetian society during the 19th century, with its intricate social hierarchies and customs. Through the characters of Count Andrea, Massimilla, and the Prince of Varese, the novel delves into the inner workings of the human heart and the often-unpredictable nature of desire.Overall, Massimilla Doni is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that showcases Balzac's mastery of storytelling and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in exploring the intricacies of the human heart.This was an untenable position. Cataneo, who only looked for a duchess, thought himself ridiculous as a husband; and, when Massimilla complained of this indifference, he calmly bid her look about her for a cavaliere servente, even offering his services to introduce to her some youths from whom to choose. The Duchess wept; the Duke made his bow.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.