Honoré de Balzac

By Théophile Gautier

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the man behind the stories as a writer recounts his friendship with a literary giant, revealing his passion, struggles, and unique place in the world of books.

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Biographies Literature

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2016-10-29

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Summary

"Honoré de Balzac" by Théophile Gautier is a biography that looks at the life of the famous French writer Honoré de Balzac. Gautier shares his memories, starting with their meeting around 1835, describing Balzac's friendly personality and memorable look, like his white cashmere robe. The story shows Balzac's hard work and desire to be perfect in his writing, along with his difficult relationship with the writing world at the time, as he tried to make his own way in literature.