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Comédie humaine [with an introd. by George Saintsbury.]: 3

Comédie humaine [with an introd. by George Saintsbury.]: 3

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1175647314
ISBN13: 9781175647313
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Aug 17 2011
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French

Comédie humaine is a collection of novels and short stories by Honoré de Balzac, one of the giants of French literature. This edition features an insightful introduction by George Saintsbury, offering valuable context and analysis of Balzac's grand project. Balzac's work provides a panoramic view of French society during the Restoration and the July Monarchy (1815-1848). His ambitious interconnected novels and stories delve into the lives of characters from all strata of society. Exploring themes of money, power, and social mobility, the Comédie humaine remains a cornerstone of French literature and a vital portrait of a transformative era.

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