Honoré de Balzac
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.
The Napoleon of the People
"The Napoleon of the People" by Honoré de Balzac is a historical tale woven into a narrative that reflects on the life and influence of Napoleon Bonap...
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Sarrasine
"Sarrasine" by Honoré de Balzac is a short novel written in the early 19th century, during the Romantic period. This literary work explores themes of ...
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Vendetta
"Vendetta" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France, foc...
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Droll Stories — Volume 3
Translation of: Les contes drôlatiques See also: Vol 1: #1925, Vol 2: #2318, and the complete work #13260
By Honoré de Balzac
Droll Stories — Volume 1
Translation of: Les contes drôlatiques See also: Vol 2: #2318, Vol 3: #2551, and the complete work #13260
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Cousin Pons
"Cousin Pons" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores themes of art, beauty, and social dynamics in Paris. The st...
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A Distinguished Provincial at Paris
Lost Illusions Part II.
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At the Sign of the Cat and Racket
"At the Sign of the Cat and Racket" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel likely written during the early 19th century. The story introduces us to a vibrant ...
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A Prince of Bohemia
"A Prince of Bohemia" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early to mid-19th century that explores themes of love, ambition, and social class...
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Paz (La Fausse Maitresse)
"Paz (La Fausse Maitresse)" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel composed in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around wealthy heiress Mademoise...
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Melmoth Reconciled
"Melmoth Reconciled" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the mid-19th century, exploring themes of morality, ambition, and the consequences ...
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The Celibates
"The Celibates" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century that explores themes of loneliness and societal roles through the liv...
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The Hated Son
"The Hated Son" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around the tragic life of Comtesse Jeanne d'H...
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The Physiology of Marriage, Complete
"The Physiology of Marriage, Complete" by Honoré de Balzac is a philosophical essay written in the early 19th century. The work explores the complexit...
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The Alkahest
"The Alkahest" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story delves into themes of obsession, the pursuit of knowledge, ...
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Gobseck
"Gobseck" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book delves into themes of wealth, power, and moral decay set against ...
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A Street of Paris and Its Inhabitant
"A Street of Paris and Its Inhabitant" by Honoré de Balzac is a character-driven narrative likely written in the early to mid-19th century. This work ...
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The Village Rector
Translation of: Le curé de village.
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The Girl with the Golden Eyes
Third part of the trilogy "The Thirteen."
By Honoré de Balzac
Analytical Studies
"Analytical Studies" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of essays penned in the early 19th century. This work features two main components: "The Phys...
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