The Comedie Humaine and Its Author is a book written by Honore de Balzac in 1879. The book is a comprehensive study of Balzac's literary masterpiece, the Comedie Humaine, which is a collection of over 90 novels, short stories, and essays that depict French society during the early 19th century. In this book, Balzac discusses the themes, characters, and settings of the Comedie Humaine, as well as the creative process behind his writing. He also explores the social and political context of the time, and how it influenced his work. The Comedie Humaine and Its Author is considered a seminal work in the field of literary criticism, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of French literature. It provides a unique insight into the mind of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century, and sheds light on the cultural and social milieu of the time.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.