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Author: Honoré De Balzac Publisher: New York Review of Books ISBN: 1590174151 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 170
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Honoré De Balzac (1799-1850) is generally credited as the inventor of the modern realistic novel. In more than ninety novels, he set forth French society and life as he saw it. He created a cast of over two thousand individual and identifiable characters, some of whom reappear in different novels. He organized his works into his masterpiece, La Comedie Humaine,which was the final result of his attempt to grasp the whole of society and experience into one varied but unified work. Richard Howard was born in Cleveland in 1929. He is the author of fourteen volumes of poetry and has published more than one hundred fifty translations from the French, including works by Gide, Stendhal, de Beauvoir, Baudelaire, and de Gaulle. Howard received a National Book Award for his translation of Fleurs du mal and a Pulitzer Prize for Untitled Subjects, a collection of poetry.
Author: Honoré De Balzac Publisher: New York Review of Books ISBN: 1590174151 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 170
Book Description
Honoré De Balzac (1799-1850) is generally credited as the inventor of the modern realistic novel. In more than ninety novels, he set forth French society and life as he saw it. He created a cast of over two thousand individual and identifiable characters, some of whom reappear in different novels. He organized his works into his masterpiece, La Comedie Humaine,which was the final result of his attempt to grasp the whole of society and experience into one varied but unified work. Richard Howard was born in Cleveland in 1929. He is the author of fourteen volumes of poetry and has published more than one hundred fifty translations from the French, including works by Gide, Stendhal, de Beauvoir, Baudelaire, and de Gaulle. Howard received a National Book Award for his translation of Fleurs du mal and a Pulitzer Prize for Untitled Subjects, a collection of poetry.
Author: Honoré de Balzac Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781541317369 Category : Languages : en Pages : 40
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The Unknown MasterpieceLe Chef-d'oeuvre inconnuHonor� de BalzacTranslated by Ellen MarriageLe 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 Frenhofer") in August 1831. It appeared again later in the same year under the title "Catherine Lescault, conte fantastique." It was published in Balzac's �tudes philosophiques in 1837 and was integrated into the Com�die humaine in 1846."Le Chef-d'oeuvre inconnu" is a reflection on art, and has had an important influence on modernist artists.Young Nicolas Poussin, as yet unknown, visits the painter Porbus in his workshop. He is accompanied by the old master Frenhofer who comments expertly on the large tableau that Porbus has just finished. The painting is of Mary of Egypt, and while Frenhofer sings her praises, he hints that the work seems unfinished. With some slight touches of the paintbrush, Frenhofer transforms Porbus' painting such that Mary the Egyptian appears to come alive before their very eyes. Although Frenhofer has mastered his technique, he admits that he has been unable to find a suitable model for his own masterpiece, which depicts a beautiful courtesan called Catherine Lescault, known as La Belle noiseuse. He has been working on this future masterpiece, that no one has yet seen, for ten years. Poussin offers his own lover, Gillette, as a model. Gillette is so beautiful that Frenhofer is inspired to finish his project quickly. Poussin and Porbus come to admire the painting, but all they can see is part of a foot that has been lost in a swirl of colors. Their disappointment drives Frenhofer to madness, and he destroys the painting and dies that night.
Author: Honore de Balzac Publisher: ISBN: 9781835915516 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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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 works in Balzac's vast literary oeuvre and is considered a masterpiece of French literature. The story is set in the world of 17th-century Parisian artistry, primarily focusing on the character of the aging painter Frenhofer, who is obsessed with creating the perfect masterpiece. Frenhofer's relentless pursuit of artistic perfection has consumed his life, leading him to seclude himself in his studio and withdraw from society. The plot unfolds as two younger painters, Poussin and Porbus, visit Frenhofer to see his latest work. They are astounded by the beauty of the painting but are perplexed by Frenhofer's unwillingness to reveal the entire canvas, which he claims is not yet finished. As the story progresses, Frenhofer becomes increasingly consumed by his obsession, driving him to madness and despair. Through Frenhofer's character and his relentless quest for artistic perfection, Balzac explores themes of creativity, obsession, and the elusive nature of genius. The novella delves into the tension between artistic ambition and the harsh realities of human existence, as well as the subjective nature of art and beauty. "The Unknown Masterpiece" is renowned for its rich prose, vivid descriptions, and philosophical depth. It has been interpreted in various ways by scholars and critics over the years, with many considering it a profound meditation on the nature of art and the artist's struggle for creative expression. The novella's enduring appeal lies in its exploration of timeless themes that continue to resonate with readers, making it a classic work of literature that remains relevant to contemporary discussions about art, creativity, and the human condition.
Author: Honoré De Balzac Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781981508730 Category : Languages : en Pages : 30
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Young Nicolas Poussin, as yet unknown, visits the painter Porbus in his workshop. He is accompanied by the old master Frenhofer who comments expertly on the large tableau that Porbus has just finished. The painting is of Mary of Egypt, and while Frenhofer sings her praises, he hints that the work seems unfinished. With some slight touches of the paintbrush, Frenhofer transforms Porbus' painting such that Mary the Egyptian appears to come alive before their very eyes. Although Frenhofer has mastered his technique, he admits that he has been unable to find a suitable model for his own masterpiece, which depicts a beautiful courtesan called Catherine Lescault, known as La Belle noiseuse. He has been working on this future masterpiece, that no one has yet seen, for ten years...
Author: Honoré de Balzac Publisher: Courier Dover Publications ISBN: 9780486406497 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 74
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Five of the author's most highly regarded stories, newly translated, appear in this choice collection: the title story, an examination of the conflict between an artist's commitment to his work and his obligations to others; "An Episode During the Terror," a contrast of material poverty and spiritual riches; "Facino Cane" a cautionary tale of how a passion for gold led to a fall from grace. Included also are "The Revolutionary Conscript" and "A Passion in the Desert." Excellent introduction to Balzac's work.
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