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Honor? de Balzac
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…
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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…
Balzac is one of France's greatest storytellers and this particular thriller is one of his most spine-tingling ones. The Chouans were a counter-revolutionary movement during the French Revolution that occurred…
Honore De Balzac
La Vendetta (The Vendetta) is a novel by the French writer Honor? de Balzac. It is the eighth of the Sc?nes de la vie priv?e (Scenes of Private Life) in…
La Fille aux yeux d'or (English: The Girl With the Golden Eyes) is an 1835 novella by Honor? de Balzac.
The story follows the decadent heir Henri de Marsay, who…
La Peau de chagrin (The Skin of Shagreen), known in English as The Magic Skin and The Wild Ass's Skin, is an 1831 novel by French novelist and playwright Honor…
Le Contrat de mariage (English: A Marriage Contract or A Marriage Settlement) is an 1835 novel by French author Honor? de Balzac (1799-1850) and included in the Sc?nes de la…
The criminal as superman: Balzac's fascination with crime as the obverse of society and because the criminal epitomizes the shapeshifting of modernism. There's also a heavily gothic element to these…
La Rabouilleuse (The Black Sheep, or The Two Brothers) is an 1842 novel by Honor? de Balzac, and is one of The Celibates in the series La Com?die humaine. The…
"Le Chef-d'oeuvre inconnu" (English: "The Unknown Masterpiece") is a short story by Honor? de Balzac. It was first published in the newspaper L'Artiste with the title "Ma?tre Frenhofer" (English: "Master…
"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…
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…
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"The Commission in Lunacy" by Honore de Balzac is a compelling novella set in 19th century Paris, revolving around the intricacies of the legal system and its intersection with mental…
Honore de Balzac
A Start in Life, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts…
"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…
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"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…
"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…
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…
Honora de Balzac is considered the founder of social realism. Balzac was the first writer to write about the all social levels of the social scene in France.
His vast…
...La Physiologie du mariage (The Physiology of Marriage), is a humorous and satirical essay on the subject of marital infidelity, encompassing both its causes and its cure. ...
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Vautrin: A Drama in Five Acts, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have…
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The Vicar of Tours, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts…
Honore de Balzac; born Honore Balzac 20 May 1799 - 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comedie humaine, which presents a panorama of…
The Stepmother, A Drama in Five Acts, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions…
"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…
"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…
"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 Depute d'Arcis), which is a part of his larger literary work known as "La Comedie Humaine." Shortly before…
"The Exiles" by Honore 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…
Delve into the intricate world of Parisian society with Honore de Balzac in 'A Distinguished Provincial at Paris.' In this compelling work, Balzac, a master of French realism, unravels the…
The Unknown Masterpiece 1845, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts…
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…
Les Secrets de la princesse de Cadignan (English "The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan") is a short story by Honore de Balzac. It was published in 1839 and is…
