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The Commission In Lunacy

The Commission In Lunacy

De Balzac, Honore

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419157175
ISBN13: 9781419157172
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.18 Width: 7.60 Depth: 9.14
Language: English
The Commission in Lunacy is a novel written by the French author, Honore De Balzac. The book revolves around the story of a young woman named Cecile who is declared insane by her husband and is sent to a mental institution. The story is set in Paris in the 19th century, and it explores the themes of love, power, and corruption.The novel follows the journey of Cecile, who is wrongly accused of being insane by her husband, Monsieur de Grandville. He is a wealthy and influential man who uses his power to manipulate the legal system and get his wife declared insane. Cecile is then sent to a mental institution where she is subjected to harsh treatment and abuse.The story takes a turn when a young lawyer named Derville takes up Cecile's case and tries to prove her innocence. Derville is a clever and resourceful man who uses his wit and intelligence to outsmart Monsieur de Grandville and the corrupt legal system. He uncovers the truth about Cecile's condition and fights for her freedom.The Commission in Lunacy is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that delves into the darker side of human nature. It highlights the injustices and corruption that exist in society and the struggle of individuals to fight against them. Balzac's writing is powerful and evocative, and he creates a vivid and realistic portrayal of 19th-century Paris. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, history, and culture.By the end of the second year of his apostolic work, Popinot had turned the storeroom at the bottom of his house into a parlor, lighted by the three iron-barred windows. The walls and ceiling of this spacious room were whitewashed, and the furniture consisted of wooden benches like those seen in schools, a clumsy cupboard, a walnut-wood writing-table, and an armchair. In the cupboard were his registers of donations.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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