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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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"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…
Honore de Balzac
"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…
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…
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…
"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…
"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…
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…
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 Fausse Ma?tresse (often titled Paz in English translation) is an 1843 novel by French novelist and playwright Honor? de Balzac (1799-1850) and included in his series of novels (or…
Modeste Mignon is a novel by the French writer Honor? de Balzac. It is the fifth of the Sc?nes de la vie priv?e (Scenes of Private Life) in La Com?die…
Massimilla Doni is a short story by Honor? de Balzac. Its first chapter was published in 1837 in the ?tudes philosophiques of la Com?die humaine alongside Gambara, les Proscrits and…
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…
Ma?tre Corn?lius (English "Master Cornelius") is a short story by Honor? de Balzac. It was published in 1831 and is one of the ?tudes philosophiques of La Com?die humaine. The…
Louis Lambert is an 1832 novel by French novelist and playwright Honor? de Balzac (1799-1850), included in the ?tudes philosophiques section of his novel sequence La Com?die humaine. Set mostly…
