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Comédie humaine [with an introd. by George Saintsbury.]: 28

Comédie humaine [with an introd. by George Saintsbury.]: 28

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Literary CriticismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1175647462
ISBN13: 9781175647467
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Aug 17 2011
Pages: 542
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French

Comédie humaine is a collection of novels and short stories by Honoré de Balzac, offering a panoramic view of French society during the Restoration and the July Monarchy (1815-1848). This edition includes an introduction by George Saintsbury, providing critical insights into Balzac's work. Balzac's ambition was to depict the entirety of French society, its various social strata, and the interplay of individual destinies within the larger historical context. Through interconnected characters and recurring themes, Balzac creates a rich and complex narrative tapestry that explores themes of love, money, power, and social ambition. His detailed realism and psychological depth have made Comédie humaine a cornerstone of French literature, offering readers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century France.

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