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Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau
Hardcover
Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023030915
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 250
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Honore de Balzac's Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau paints a vivid portrait of 19th-century Paris, exploring themes of ambition and entrepreneurship within the burgeoning cosmetics industry. This compelling work of French literature offers a penetrating social commentary on the aspirations and pitfalls of the era.
Birotteau's story unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, where fortunes are made and lost with equal speed. Balzac meticulously details the historical period, offering a glimpse into the world of business and the allure of success. The novel resonates with timeless themes of human endeavor and the pursuit of prosperity, making it a captivating read for those interested in historical fiction and literary classics. Discover a world where fashion and finance intertwine in this enduring story of one man's journey.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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