Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
La Comédie Humaine
Author: Honoré de BalzacThe Human Comedy of Chess
Author: Hans ReePublisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 1936490404
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 471
Book Description
Brilliant Chess, Brilliant Essays, Brilliant Writer Dutch Grandmaster Hans Ree is considered by many to be the best chess writer in the world today. As noted by the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad, reviewing the original Dutch edition, "This is more than a book about chess politics or leaders in the chess world. It is above all a declaration of love for the game, with an elegant collection of odes to the greater and lesser personalities that evolve around the 64 squares. Ree personally knows many of the people he writes about. That leads to beautiful and striking portraits.” In almost sixty separate essays, in seven categories (World Champions, Politics, In Memoriam, History, The Endgame, Matches & Tournaments and Miscellanea), Ree touches on chess matters near and dear to the hearts of chessplayers worldwide. This book, published in 1999, still retains its relevance, insight and its edge, more than a decade after being released.
The Human Comedy
Author: William SaroyanThe Human Comedy (Complete Edition)
Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 10876
Book Description
Honore de Balzac's 'The Human Comedy (Complete Edition)' is a monumental work of literature that offers a comprehensive and panoramic view of French society in the early 19th century. Known for its detailed character studies and intricate portrayal of social hierarchies, the book consists of over 90 novels, novellas, and short stories that explore themes such as ambition, power, wealth, and love. Balzac's writing style is characterized by its realism and psychological insight, marking him as a pioneering figure in the development of the modern novel. The Human Comedy stands as a testament to Balzac's ability to capture the essence of human behavior and societal dynamics in his storytelling. The book's exploration of the complexities of human nature and the interactions between individuals from various social backgrounds make it a significant contribution to the literary world. Readers will be captivated by Balzac's vivid descriptions and astute observations, making this complete edition a must-read for those interested in French literature and social commentary.
The Human Comedy
Author: Galt MacDermotPublisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 9780573681677
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The Human Comedy - La Comédie humaine (Complete Edition)
Author: Honoré de BalzacPublisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 10866
Book Description
Musaicum Books presents to you a meticulously edited Human Comedy collection. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. 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…
The Bureaucrats
Author: Honore De BalzacPublisher: Northwestern University Press
ISBN: 0810109875
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
The Bureaucrats (Les Employes) stands out in Balzac's immense Human Comedy by concentrating precisely and penetratingly on a distinctive "modern" institution: France's state bureaucracy. Rabourdin, aided by his unscrupulous wife, attempts to reorganize and streamline the entire system. Rabourdin's plan will halve the government's size while doubling its revenue. When the plan is leaked, Rabourdin's rival—an utter incompetent—gains the overwhelming support of the frightened and desperate body of low-ranking functionaries. The novel contains the recognizable themes of Balzac's work: obsessive ambition, conspiracy and human pettiness, and a melodramatic struggle between the social good and the evils of folly and stupidity. It is also an unusual, dramatized analysis of a developing political institution and its role in shaping social class and mentality.
The Works of Honoré de Balzac
Author: Honoré de BalzacFresno Stories
Author: William SaroyanPublisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 9780811212823
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Eleven of William Saroyan's most delightful tales, Fresno Stories springs straight from the source of the author's vision--"the archetypal Armenian families who inhabit Saroyan country, in and around Fresno, California." (Chicago Tribune)
A Human Comedy
Author: Judith WechslerPublisher: Chicago : University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226877709
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description