Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) stands out as one of the towering figures of French literature, particularly known for his keen observation and depiction of the complexities of post-Napoleonic French society. His work is characterized by its profound psychological insight and intricately detailed portrayals of characters, often exploring themes of ambition, power, and social stratification through a critical and realistic lens. Dominantly, Balzac is celebrated for “La Comédie Humaine, ” a monumental series which encompasses over 90 novels and short stories that interweave to portray a vivid panorama of life in the 19th century. Among his diverse oeuvre, “Folk-Tales of Napoleon” may not be as renowned as his seminal works such as “Le Père Goriot, ” “Eugénie Grandet, ” or “Lost Illusions, ” but it nonetheless displays his versatility in addressing Napoleonic legends with a potent narrative voice. Balzac”s literary style has been deeply influential, contributing to the development of literary realism. His characterizations have been lauded for their depth and his narratives for their exhaustive observations and moral contemplations. As a foundational figure in realism, Balzac”s work has attracted extensive critical attention and has firmly secured his legacy in the canon of Western literature.
4 Ebooks by Aleksandr Amfiteatrov
Aleksandr Amfiteatrov & Honoré de Balzac: Folk-Tales of Napoleon
Folk-Tales of Napoleon: Napoleodki’ offers a fascinating compilation that delves deep into the political and cultural ethos of the Napoleonic era through the unique medium of folk tales. The antholog …
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Aleksandr Amfiteatrov: Grezy i teni
В сборнике «Грезы и тени» Амфитеатов собрал потрясающие легенды и сазки народов мира такие как Мертвые боги, Измена, Агасфер, Ариман, Сион, Конокрады, Дубовичи, Золотая планета, Статуя сна, Зоэ, Боло …
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Aleksandr Amfiteatrov: Otravlennaja sovest”
В романе ‘Отравленная совесть’ действие происходит в дореволюционной Москве. Это захватывающая драма о женщине, образцовой жене и матери, которую начинает шантажировать наглый, бессовестный миллионер …
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Aleksandr Amfiteatrov: Pautina
В своей книге Амфитеатров пишет о реальной жизни среднего класса такой, какая она есть, о быте предреволюционной России. Aleksandr Amfiteatrov – Pautina …
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