Reproduction of the original: The Physiology of Marriage by Honore de Balzac

'The Physiology of Marriage' is a non-fiction book penned by Honoré de Balzac. It is a thought-provoking examination of the intricacies of relationships and the role of love and seduction within them. Balzac presents the idea of treating marriage as a science and explores various aspects, from moral education to preventing infidelity, with an objective and balanced approach. Despite being intended for a male audience, it gained widespread popularity among women, who appreciated its refreshing take on the conventional institution of marriage.

Physiology of Marriage in 3 volumes is a treatise by Honoré de Balzac, published under the title Physiology of Marriage or Meditations on eclectic philosophy, on marital happiness and unhappiness, published by a young bachelor. An essay, a meditation and a narrative at the same time, the text oscillates between the study of manners and the analytical treatise and it is part of a genre in developing, that of physiology. The text is divided into several "sections" or meditations. The first several meditations expose the state of marriage in France in the wealthy and idle upper classes, then propose a series of reforms to improve the marital status of women and thus prevent them from cheating on their husbands.

Physiology of Marriage in 3 volumes is a treatise by Honoré de Balzac, published under the title Physiology of Marriage or Meditations on eclectic philosophy, on marital happiness and unhappiness, published by a young bachelor. An essay, a meditation and a narrative at the same time, the text oscillates between the study of manners and the analytical treatise and it is part of a genre in developing, that of physiology. The text is divided into several "sections" or meditations. The first several meditations expose the state of marriage in France in the wealthy and idle upper classes, then propose a series of reforms to improve the marital status of women and thus prevent them from cheating on their husbands.