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The Alkahest

The Alkahest

De Balzac, Honore

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419151894
ISBN13: 9781419151897
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.39 Width: 7.56 Depth: 9.22
Language: English
The Alkahest is a novel written by the French author Honore De Balzac. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Louis Lambert. Louis is a gifted intellectual and has a unique ability to see the world in a different way than most people. He is fascinated by the study of alchemy and is convinced that he can create the fabled substance known as the Alkahest, which is said to have the power to dissolve all matter.As Louis delves deeper into his research, he becomes increasingly isolated from the world around him, and his mental and physical health begin to suffer. Despite this, he remains determined to achieve his goal, and he continues to work tirelessly on his experiments.The novel explores themes of obsession, isolation, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. Balzac's writing is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to create vivid and complex characters. The Alkahest is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and those interested in the history of alchemy.'From this unimpeachable experiment, ' he cried, 'I deduce the existence of the Alkahest, the Absolute, --a substance common to all created things, differentiated by one primary force. Such is the net meaning and position of the problem of the Absolute, which appears to me to be solvable. In it we find the mysterious Ternary, before whose shrine humanity has knelt from the dawn of ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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