"The Collection of Antiquities" by Honoré de Balzac is a story set during the French Restoration, exploring the struggles of the aristocratic d'Esgrignon family as they grapple with lost status and wealth. The main focus is Marquis d'Esgrignon's son, Comte Victurnien d'Esgrignon, whose desire for a lavish lifestyle and reclaiming former glory leads to trouble. The story shows the family's close relationships—the Marquis, his sister Mlle. d'Esgrignon, and their loyal steward Chesnel—as they try to maintain their pride despite Victurnien's mistakes and the schemes of their rivals. The narrative begins by highlighting the challenges they face in a society that has moved on, contrasting their noble past with a difficult present.
The Collection of Antiquities
By Honoré de Balzac
In post-revolution France, a noble family's hopes for revival are threatened by a son's ambition and the malice of their foes.
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About the AuthorHonoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus.
Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus.
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