The Comédie Humaine; Volume 21

The Comédie Humaine; Volume 21

Honoré de Balzac / R. C. Scott

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781277517699
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Delve into the intricate tapestry of French society with Volume 21 of Honoré de Balzac’s monumental work, 'The Comédie Humaine.' This collection of interconnected stories paints a vivid portrait of 19th-century France, exploring the lives, ambitions, and moral compromises of characters from all social strata. Balzac’s keen observations and unflinching realism expose the complexities of human nature and the relentless pursuit of wealth and power. Translated and introduced by R. C. Scott, this volume offers readers a valuable glimpse into Balzac’s grand literary project, a sweeping panorama of a nation grappling with profound social and political change. Experience the enduring power of Balzac’s prose and his insightful commentary on the human condition in this essential installment of 'The Comédie Humaine.'This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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