The Law and Lawyers of Honore De Balzac

In this insightful paper, John Marshall Gest examines the legal themes and characters in the works of Honore de Balzac. Balzac's ability to weave his legal knowledge into his literary works is analyzed in detail and provides a fascinating window into the mind of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century.

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