The Resources of Quinola: A Comedy in a Prologue and Five Acts

By Honoré de Balzac

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In a world of kings, ships, and secrets, a quick-witted servant schemes and charms to bring an extraordinary invention to light, love also blooms as the story unfolds.

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Literature Fiction

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2005-07-18

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Summary

"The Resources of Quinola: A Comedy in a Prologue and Five Acts" by Honoré de Balzac is set in 16th-century Spain, this play follows Quinola, a resourceful servant, as he uses his wit and cunning to navigate the treacherous world of the royal court, striving to get King Philip II to recognize his master's steam-powered ship. With assassination plots brewing and court politics swirling, Quinola must outsmart skeptical guards and anxious nobles while also trying to win the heart of a charming heiress, all to secure his master's invention and, perhaps, his own happiness. From the palace halls to the royal chambers, Quinola’s clever manipulations set the scene for a high-stakes game of ambition, invention, and love.