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The Lily Of The Valley, The Firm Of Nucingen, The Country Doctor: And Other Stories (1901)

The Lily Of The Valley, The Firm Of Nucingen, The Country Doctor: And Other Stories (1901)

Saintsbury, George
De Balzac, Honore

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1120898420
ISBN13: 9781120898425
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 796
Weight: 2.30
Height: 1.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lily Of The Valley, The Firm Of Nucingen, The Country Doctor: And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by the French author Honore de Balzac and published in 1901. The book includes three of his most famous works, The Lily of the Valley, The Firm of Nucingen, and The Country Doctor, as well as several other lesser-known stories. The Lily of the Valley tells the story of a young woman named Felix who becomes the object of affection for two men, one of whom is wealthy and the other of whom is poor but devoted. The Firm of Nucingen follows the rise and fall of a powerful banking firm, while The Country Doctor explores the challenges faced by a rural physician.Each of the stories in this collection offers a glimpse into the complex social and economic realities of 19th-century France, as well as the psychological and emotional struggles of its characters. Through his vivid and nuanced portrayals of human relationships and societal structures, de Balzac offers a compelling reflection on the human condition that still resonates with readers today.With An Introduction.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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