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Honore de Balzac
Corruption. Deceit. Money. Publishing. Rival factions and the flippancies of rhetoric. Fortunes lost and won. Genius stumbles and greed overtakes. Is it the tale of New York City today? No…
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Honorine is an 1843 novel by French novelist and playwright Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) and included in his series of novels (or Roman-fleuve) known as La Comedie humaine (The Human…
La Duchesse de Langeais is an 1834 novel by French author Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) and included in the Scenes de la vie parisienne section of his novel sequence La…
Memoires de deux jeunes mariees (Letters of Two Brides) is an epistolary novel by the French writer Honore de Balzac. It was serialized in the French newspaper La Presse in…
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"Mercadet: A Comedy in Three Acts" by using Honore de Balzac is a satirical exploration of monetary schemes, societal expectations, and the pursuit of wealth in nineteenth-century France. The play…
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Honore de Balzac's "The Jealousies of a Country Town" (French name: "Les Rivalites") is a compelling exploration of the elaborate dynamics, scandals, and rivalries that spread in the confines of…
"Farewell" through Honore de Balzac is a poignant and introspective brief story that delves into the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and the inevitability of trade. Set against the backdrop…
"Honore de Balzac Cousin Pons" is a riveting investigation of social and monetary issues in mid-nineteenth-century Parisian society. The work is part of Balzac's massive series "La Comedie Humaine," and…
"Massimilla Doni" by Honore de Balzac is a fascinating novella that explores the complexities of affection, artwork, and the human spirit. Set in Venice, the narrative follows the lives of…
Honore de Balzac wrote a novel titled "The Deputy of Arcis" (Le D?put? d'Arcis), which is a part of his larger literary work known as "La Com?die Humaine." Shortly before…
"Gobseck" is an ancient Realist Fiction story book written by Honore De Balzac. Honore de Balzac modified right into a first rate 19th-century French novelist and dramatist recognized for his…
"The Deserted Woman" through Honore de Balzac is a poignant novella that delves into the complexities of affection, passion, and societal expectancies in 19th-century France. The narrative unfolds around the…
"Gambara" by Honore de Balzac is a compelling novella that delves into the psyche of the eponymous protagonist, the proficient however tragic Italian composer Paolo Gambara. Set in the vibrant…
"The Unknown Masterpiece" ("Le Chef-d'oeuvre inconnu" in French) is a novella written by the French author Honore de Balzac, first published in 1831. It is one of the most celebrated…
A foreigner-along with his wife and their young daughter-stands before the Tuileries, waiting for an audience with Napoleon.
Only the great leader, he reasons, will understand his wretched plight and…
"The Firm of Nucingen" by Honore de Balzac is a quintessential French realist novel that delves deep into the intricacies of Parisian society. Balzac's literary classic offers a captivating exploration…
"Ferragus" is an ancient French literature classic book written by Honore de Balzac. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, this literary realism masterpiece delves into the complexities of human…
"The Exiles" by Honor? de Balzac is a captivating French novella that delves into themes of exile, redemption, and societal intricacies within the backdrop of Paris. Balzac's work seamlessly combines…
Honor? de Balzac
One of the greatest French novelists, Balzac was also an accomplished writer of shorter fiction. This volume includes twelve of his finest short stories - many of which feature characters…
Un d?but dans la vie (A Start in Life) is a novel by the French writer Honor? de Balzac. It is the sixth of the Sc?nes de la vie priv?e…
Eug?nie Grandet is an exploration of greed, family dynamics, and the complexities of human nature, portraying societal expectations faced by individuals caught in the web of familial loyalty, love, and…
"A Prince of Bohemia" is a short story by the renowned French author Honore de Balzac, originally published in 1840 as part of his series of works known as "La…
"A Start in Life" (French: "La Peau de chagrin") is a novel written by the French author Honore de Balzac, first published in 1831. It is part of his series…
"A Second Home" (French title: "Une double famille") is a novella written by Honore de Balzac, a prominent French novelist and playwright of the 19th century. It is part of…
"The Purse" (French: "La Bourse") is a short story by the French author Honore de Balzac, originally published in 1832 as part of his collection "Scenes from Private Life" ("Scenes…
"Petty Troubles of Married Life" ("Petits Bourgeois de Paris" in French) is a novella written by Honore de Balzac, a prominent French novelist of the 19th century. It was first…
Le Pere Goriot ("Old Goriot" or "Father Goriot") is an 1835 novel by French novelist and playwright Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), included in the Scenes de la vie privee section…
Honor? de Balzac; born Honor? Balzac 20 May 1799 - 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Com?die humaine, which presents a panorama of…
Pierre Grassou is an 1839 short story by French author Honor? de Balzac (1799-1850) and included in the Sc?nes de la vie privee section of his novel sequence La Com?die…
L'illustre Gaudissart (English "The Illustrious Gaudissart") is a short story by Honor? de Balzac. It was published in 1833 and is one of the Sc?nes de la vie de province…
Gobseck, an 1830 novella by French author Honor? de Balzac (1799-1850), appears in the Sc?nes de la vie priv?e section of his novel sequence La Com?die humaine. Gobseck first appeared…
Le Cousin Pons is one of the last of the 94 novels and short stories that make up Honor? de Balzac's Com?die humaine. Begun in 1846 as a novella, it…
S?raph?ta is a French novel by Honor? de Balzac with themes of androgyny. It was published in the Revue de Paris in 1834. In contrast with the realism of most…