Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Edition Definitive of La Comédie Humaine: The deputy from Arcis
Author: Honoré de BalzacEdition Definitive of the Comédie Humaine: Lost illusionss: The two poets. A provincial great man in Paris. The trials of an inventor
Author: Honoré de BalzacThe Edition Définitive of the Comédie Humaine
Author: Honoré de BalzacThe Human Comedy - La Comédie humaine (Complete Edition)
Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 10877
Book Description
Honoré de Balzac's 'The Human Comedy - La Comédie humaine (Complete Edition)' is a monumental work of literature that consists of a vast collection of interconnected novels and stories portraying French society in the early 19th century. Balzac's literary style is characterized by his realistic portrayal of human nature, intricate character development, and keen observations of social dynamics. The Human Comedy delves into various aspects of society including politics, love, money, and ambition, providing a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the human experience. Balzac's storytelling is rich in detail and his characters are complex and deeply nuanced, making the reader feel fully immersed in the world he has created. Honoré de Balzac, a prominent French novelist and playwright, drew inspiration for The Human Comedy from his own life experiences and observations of society. His unparalleled dedication to depicting the complexities of human behavior and social structures sets him apart as a master of realist fiction. Balzac's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to create vivid and lifelike characters make his work both engaging and thought-provoking. I highly recommend 'The Human Comedy - La Comédie humaine (Complete Edition)' to readers who are interested in exploring the intricacies of human nature and society through the lens of a masterful storyteller. Balzac's magnum opus offers a profound and enlightening reading experience that will leave a lasting impact on anyone who delves into its pages.
The Human Comedy (Complete Edition)
Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 10701
Book Description
The Human Comedy is the title of Honoré de Balzac's multi-volume collection of interlinked novels and stories depicting French society in the period of the Restoration (1815–1830) and the July Monarchy (1830–1848). Balzac organized his works into 3 groups: "Etudes de Moeurs au XIXe siècle" (Studies of Manners in the 19th Century) + "Etudes philosophiques" + "Etudes analytiques". Balzac wrote that the "Etudes de Moeurs" would study the effects of society and touch on all genders, social classes, ages and professions of people. Meanwhile, the "Etudes philosophiques" would study the causes of these effects. Finally, the third "analytical" section would study the principles behind these phenomena. Contents: The Ball at Sceaux The Purse Vendetta A Second Home Domestic Peace Paz Study of a Woman Another Study of Woman The Grand Breteche Albert Savarus Letters of Two Brides A Daughter of Eve A Woman of Thirty The Deserted Woman La Grenadiere The Message Gobseck The Marriage Contract A Start in Life Modeste Mignon Beatrix Honorine Colonel Chabert The Atheist's Mass Pierre Grassou Scenes From Provincial Life Ursule Mirouet Eugenie Grandet The Vicar of Tours The Two Brothers An Old Maid The Collection of Antiquities The Lily of the Valley Two Poets A Distinguished Provincial at Paris Eve and David Scenes From Parisian Life Scenes from a Courtesan's Life A Prince of Bohemia A Man of Business Gaudissart II Unconscious Comedians Ferragus The Duchesse de Langeais The Girl with the Golden Eyes Father Goriot Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau The Firm of Nucingen Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan Bureaucracy Sarrasine Facino Cane Cousin Betty Cousin Pons The Lesser Bourgeoisie Scenes From Political Life An Historical Mystery An Episode Under the Terror The Brotherhood of Consolation Scenes From Military Life A Passion in the Desert Scenes From Country Life Sons of the Soil The Magic Skin Christ in Flanders Melmoth Reconciled The Unknown Masterpiece…
La Comédie Humaine
Author: Honoré de BalzacThe comedie humaine
Author: Honoré de BalzacEugénie Grandet
Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher: Dutton Books
ISBN: 9780460001694
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Saumur, the setting for Eugenie Grandet (1833), one of the earliest and most famous novels in Balzac's great Comedie humaine. The Grandet household, oppressed by the exacting miserliness of Grandet himself, is jerked violently out of routine by the sudden arrival of Eugenie's cousin Charles, recently orphaned and penniless. Eugenie's emotional awakening, stimulated by her love for her cousin, brings her into direct conflict with her father, whose cunning and financial success are matched against her determination to rebel. Eugenie's moving story is set against the backdrop of provincial oppression, the vicissitudes of the wine trade, and the workings of the financial system in the aftermath of the French Revolution. It is both a poignant portrayal of private life and a vigorous fictional document of its age. Book jacket.
The Magic Skin
Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781727357745
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The Magic Skin (La Peau de chagrin) is set in early 19th-century Paris and tells the story of a young man who finds a magic piece of shagreen that fulfills his every desire. For each wish granted, however, the skin shrinks and consumes a portion of his physical energy. Although the novel uses fantastic elements, its main focus is a realistic portrayal of the excesses of bourgeois materialism. Balzac's renowned attention to detail is used to describe a gambling house, an antique shop, a royal banquet, and other locales. He also includes details from his own life as a struggling writer, placing the main character in a home similar to the one he occupied at the start of his literary career. The central theme of La Peau de chagrin is the conflict between desire and longevity. The magic skin represents the owner's life-force, which is depleted through every expression of will, especially when it is employed for the acquisition of power. Ignoring a caution from the shopkeeper who offers him the skin, the protagonist greedily surrounds himself with wealth, only to find himself miserable and decrepit at the story's end. (source: Wikipedia)
The Human Comedy: Introductions and Appendix
Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Human Comedy: Introductions and Appendix" by Honoré de Balzac. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.