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A kindhearted and idealistic youth enters the grasping Parisian society of the 1820s, starting at a shabby but respectable boardinghouse, the Pension Vauquer. Eugène de Rastignac has arrived in …

’Today, as of old, every man who enters on an artistic career, without any other means of livelihood than his art itself, will be forced to walk in the paths of Bohemia.’—from the Preface Based large …

Domestic Peace. Translation of: La paix de menage libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular …

La Grenadiere by Honoré de Balzac. Translated by Ellen Marriage libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-kno …

Two Poets by Honoré de Balzac. Translated by Ellen Marriage libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known a …

A Distinguished Provincial at Paris by Honoré de Balzac. Translated by Ellen Marriage libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immers …

La Grande Breteche by Honoré de Balzac. Translated by Clara Bell and Ellen Marriage libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse …

A Woman of Thirty by Honoré de Balzac. Translated by Ellen Marriage libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well …

Father Goriot is one of French novelist Honore de Balzac’s most important pieces of writing. Three lives intertwine in Paris: an old man, a criminal and a law student. The novel evokes an unstable pe …

Honore de Balzac’s renowned Lost Illusions consists of two volumes, both contained in this edition. The first, from 1837, contains the stories The Two Poets and A Distinguished Provincial at Paris, P …

Settle in for a titillating tale of illicit passion, romantic entanglement, and murder. Honore de Balzac’s novella The Girl With the Golden Eyes highlights the French writer’s skillful ability to con …

Famous perfectionist Honore de Balzac labored for years to bring the fascinating idea behind The Magic Skin to life in a novel, and critics and fans alike agree that it is one of the French writer’s …

Part of the epic series of historical novels known as The Human Comedy, Honore de Balzac’s Colonel Chabert delves into the roots of the upheaval that came to a head during the Restoration period in t …

Known for his keen observations and finely drawn characters, Honore de Balzac is regarded as one of the forerunners of the literary realism movement that swept Europe in the nineteenth century. A Wom …

Father Goriot is one of French novelist Honore de Balzac’s most important pieces of writing. Three lives intertwine in Paris: an old man, a criminal and a law student. The novel evokes an unstable pe …

Honore de Balzac’s renowned Lost Illusions consists of two volumes, both contained in this edition. The first, from 1837, contains the stories The Two Poets and A Distinguished Provincial at Paris, P …

Settle in for a titillating tale of illicit passion, romantic entanglement, and murder. Honore de Balzac’s novella The Girl With the Golden Eyes highlights the French writer’s skillful ability to con …

Famous perfectionist Honore de Balzac labored for years to bring the fascinating idea behind The Magic Skin to life in a novel, and critics and fans alike agree that it is one of the French writer’s …

Part of the epic series of historical novels known as The Human Comedy, Honore de Balzac’s Colonel Chabert delves into the roots of the upheaval that came to a head during the Restoration period in t …

Known for his keen observations and finely drawn characters, Honore de Balzac is regarded as one of the forerunners of the literary realism movement that swept Europe in the nineteenth century. A Wom …

The novel Two Poets is part of the Lost Illusions trilogy, which is in turn part of the Scenes From Provincial Life section of Honore de Balzac’s massive masterpiece The Human Comedy. Critics have si …

The novel Two Poets is part of the Lost Illusions trilogy, which is in turn part of the Scenes From Provincial Life section of Honore de Balzac’s massive masterpiece The Human Comedy. Critics have si …

This series of three novellas is unified by an overarching motif: in all three tales, a mysterious secret society known as The Thirteen is at work behind the scenes. The men in the group have pledged …

This series of three novellas is unified by an overarching motif: in all three tales, a mysterious secret society known as The Thirteen is at work behind the scenes. The men in the group have pledged …

This diptych is part of Honore de Balzac’s epic masterpiece, The Human Comedy. It comprises two stories, "Cousin Betty" and "Cousin Pons, " each of which delve deeply into complic …

This diptych is part of Honore de Balzac’s epic masterpiece, The Human Comedy. It comprises two stories, "Cousin Betty" and "Cousin Pons, " each of which delve deeply into complic …

In this short story, a pleasant afternoon carriage ride lends itself to philosophical chitchat between two passengers, who muse together about the nature of life and love. When tragedy suddenly strik …

In this short story, a pleasant afternoon carriage ride lends itself to philosophical chitchat between two passengers, who muse together about the nature of life and love. When tragedy suddenly strik …

In this long story, part of the Philosophical Studies section of Honore de Balzac’s epic masterwork The Human Comedy, the author takes the uncharacteristic step of alluding to a previously published …

In this long story, part of the Philosophical Studies section of Honore de Balzac’s epic masterwork The Human Comedy, the author takes the uncharacteristic step of alluding to a previously published …

Some of Honore de Balzac’s best writing focuses on the frustrations and passions of women trapped in unhappy marriages. In the novella "The Deserted Woman, " the Vicomtesse de Beauseant is …

Some of Honore de Balzac’s best writing focuses on the frustrations and passions of women trapped in unhappy marriages. In the novella "The Deserted Woman, " the Vicomtesse de Beauseant is …

Part of the massive series that some regard as one of the masterworks of nineteenth-century realism, Honore de Balzac’s The Human Comedy, the novel The Country Doctor focuses on Dr. Benassis, a physi …

Part of the massive series that some regard as one of the masterworks of nineteenth-century realism, Honore de Balzac’s The Human Comedy, the novel The Country Doctor focuses on Dr. Benassis, a physi …

In this novel, one of the last vestiges of a genteel family, the Marquis d’Esgrignon, tries to navigate the new social and cultural landscape that has emerged in France’s post-revolutionary period. E …

In this novel, one of the last vestiges of a genteel family, the Marquis d’Esgrignon, tries to navigate the new social and cultural landscape that has emerged in France’s post-revolutionary period. E …

This short tale is part of the "Philosophical Studies" section of Honore de Balzac’s The Human Comedy. Almost fable-like in tone, it recounts a boat ride carrying a group of passengers that …

This short tale is part of the "Philosophical Studies" section of Honore de Balzac’s The Human Comedy. Almost fable-like in tone, it recounts a boat ride carrying a group of passengers that …

"Another Study of Woman" is a narrative hovering between a short story and a novella in terms of length, extracted from Honore de Balzac’s multi-volume masterpiece The Human Comedy. At a pr …

"Another Study of Woman" is a narrative hovering between a short story and a novella in terms of length, extracted from Honore de Balzac’s multi-volume masterpiece The Human Comedy. At a pr …

An extract from Honore de Balzac’s vast story cycle The Human Comedy, the novel Albert Savarus details the dramatic twists and turns in a budding love affair between Albert, a young lawyer with liter …

An extract from Honore de Balzac’s vast story cycle The Human Comedy, the novel Albert Savarus details the dramatic twists and turns in a budding love affair between Albert, a young lawyer with liter …

This collection of loosely interwoven tales puts the unique talents of French novelist and playwright Honore de Balzac on full display. In each, Balzac delves deeply into the eccentric characters and …

This collection of loosely interwoven tales puts the unique talents of French novelist and playwright Honore de Balzac on full display. In each, Balzac delves deeply into the eccentric characters and …

Immerse yourself in a French pastoral idyll in this engrossing tale from Honore de Balzac, whose unparalleled powers of description will whisk you away to La Grenadiere, a quaint estate in the midst …

Immerse yourself in a French pastoral idyll in this engrossing tale from Honore de Balzac, whose unparalleled powers of description will whisk you away to La Grenadiere, a quaint estate in the midst …

Predating Edgar Allen Poe’s remarkably similar story "The Cask of Amontillado" by more than a decade, Honore de Balzac’s chilling tale "La Grande Breteche" centers on a mysterious …

Predating Edgar Allen Poe’s remarkably similar story "The Cask of Amontillado" by more than a decade, Honore de Balzac’s chilling tale "La Grande Breteche" centers on a mysterious …

An extract from Honore de Balzac’s sweeping novel cycle The Human Comedy, Gobseck is a novella that recounts the social ascendancy of young Anastasie de Restaud. Born into a wealthy family, Anastasie …

An extract from Honore de Balzac’s sweeping novel cycle The Human Comedy, Gobseck is a novella that recounts the social ascendancy of young Anastasie de Restaud. Born into a wealthy family, Anastasie …

The novel Eve and David is the third entry in Honore de Balzac’s Lost Illusions trilogy, which in turn is part of his larger novel cycle, The Human Comedy. The story focuses on a pair of earnest, goo …

The novel Eve and David is the third entry in Honore de Balzac’s Lost Illusions trilogy, which in turn is part of his larger novel cycle, The Human Comedy. The story focuses on a pair of earnest, goo …

From the "Scenes of Private Life" section of Honore de Balzac’s great masterwork The Human Comedy, this novella is set at a grand ball at the height of the Napoleonic era. The usual suspect …

From the "Scenes of Private Life" section of Honore de Balzac’s great masterwork The Human Comedy, this novella is set at a grand ball at the height of the Napoleonic era. The usual suspect …

The novel A Distinguished Provincial at Paris is the second volume of Honore de Balzac’s Lost Illusions trilogy. In it, Balzac masterfully revisits one of his most commonly called-upon themes: the ha …

The novel A Distinguished Provincial at Paris is the second volume of Honore de Balzac’s Lost Illusions trilogy. In it, Balzac masterfully revisits one of his most commonly called-upon themes: the ha …

This exclamation was made by a lawyer’s clerk of the class called in French offices a gutter-jumper-a messenger in fact-who at this moment was eating a piece of dry bread with a hearty appetite. He p …

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In this 1847 novel, often seen as a companion piece to Balzac’s Cousin Bette, Sylvain Pons is a musician who despite modest means has amassed a valuable collection of art. Only after a wealthy cousin …

In this 1831 novel, a young man finds a piece of magical rawhide and begins making wishes. However, with each wish that is granted, the skin shrinks, and the man becomes feebler. A warning against gr …

In Honor√© de Balzac’s seminal work, ’Father Goriot, ’ the intricacies of Parisian society during the Restoration period are artfully explored through a tapestry of vivid characters and poignant narr …

The Human Comedy is the title of Honoré de Balzac’s multi-volume collection of interlinked novels and stories depicting French society in the period of the Restoration (1815–1830) and the July Monarc …

Father Goriot takes place during the Bourbon Restoration, which brought profound changes to French society; the struggle by individuals to secure a higher social status. Set in Paris in 1819, it foll …

Set in early 19th-century Paris, The Magic Skin tells the story of a young man who finds a magic piece of shagreen that fulfills his every desire. A young man named Raphaël de Valentin wagers his las …

Lucien de Rubempré and Vautrin have made a pact, in which Lucien will arrive at success in Paris if he agrees to follow Vautrin’s instructions on how to do so. Esther van Gobseck throws a wrench into …

Dealing with The Poor Relations, Cousin Betty describes the female aspect of the relation, while Cousin Pons forms a male feature of that subordinate relationship. ’Cousin Betty’ – Set in mid-19th-ce …

History of the Thirteen is a trilogy written by Honoré de Balzac: Ferragus is the first part, the second is La Duchesse de Langeais and the third is The Girl with the Golden Eyes. The story is set ar …

The Lost Illusions is a serial novel written by Honoré de Balzac. It consists of three parts, starting in provincial France, thereafter moving to Paris, and finally returning to the provinces. The no …

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In ’Colonel Chabert, ’ Honor√© de Balzac explores themes of identity, social transformation, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic France. Utilizing …

Honor√© de Balzac’s novella, ’The Magic Skin, ’ is a fascinating exploration of human desire, ambition, and the moral complexities of life, ensconced in a rich tapestry of 19th-century French realism …

In ’The Girl with the Golden Eyes, ’ Honor√© de Balzac delves into the complex interplay of love, desire, and societal ambition within the vibrant milieu of 19th-century Paris. This novella is notabl …

In Honoré de Balzac’s landmark work, ’Lost Illusions (Complete Edition), ’ readers are immersed in the world of Lucien de Rubempré, a young poet from the provinces who dreams of literary success in t …

Honoré de Balzac’s ’The Poor Relations: Cousin Betty & Cousin Pons’ is a masterful portrayal of social and economic struggles within French society in the mid-19th century. Through intricate characte …

Honore de Balzac’s ’History of the Thirteen: Ferragus, The Duchesse de Langeais & The Girl with the Golden Eyes’ is a collection of three novellas that delve into themes of power, desire, and manipul …

In ’Studies of Manners: Scenes from a Courtesan’s Life’ by Honoré de Balzac, readers are immersed in the intricate world of Parisian society during the early 19th century. Balzac’s literary style is …

In Honoré de Balzac’s renowned novel, The Magic Skin, readers are immersed in a tale of greed, morality, and the consequences of unchecked desires. Set in 19th century Paris, the story follows a youn …

In ’Domestic Peace, ’ Honor√© de Balzac delves into the intricate dynamics of marriage and family life in 19th-century France, employing his signature realist style to explore themes of domesticity, …

In ’The Message, ’ Honor√© de Balzac crafts a poignant exploration of human emotion, communication, and the intricate web of social relationships in 19th-century France. Celebrated for his rich narra …

In ’The Napoleon of the People, ’ Honor√© de Balzac delivers a penetrating social and political critique set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. This narrative intricately weaves themes of a …

Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century France, Honor√© de Balzac’s ’The Duchesse of Langeais’ unravels the intricate social dynamics and romantic entanglements of the Parisian aristocracy. Th …

In ’La Grenadi√®re, ’ Honor√© de Balzac delves into the world of provincial life, capturing the complexity of human emotions against a richly textured backdrop. This novella, part of Balzac’s monumen …

In ’The Collection of Antiquities, ’ Honor√© de Balzac intricately weaves a narrative rich with themes of memory, identity, and societal change within early 19th-century France. Written with his char …

In ’A Distinguished Provincial at Paris, ’ Honor√© de Balzac delves into the intricacies of provincial life as it collides with the bustling, aspirational milieu of Paris. Through the journey of the …

In ’The Country Doctor, ’ Honor√© de Balzac presents a poignant and introspective exploration of rural life and the complexities of human relationships within the context of 19th-century France. The …

In ’Farewell, ’ Honor√© de Balzac intricately weaves a narrative that captures the essence of human relationships and the poignant moments of parting. This novella is infused with Balzac’s signature …

In Honoré de Balzac’s classic novel, ’Father Goriot, ’ readers are transported to the bustling streets of Paris in the early 19th century. Through a narrative rich in detail and social commentary, Ba …

In ’A Woman of Thirty, ’ Honor√© de Balzac meticulously explores the complexities of love, desire, and societal expectations through the lens of a society undergoing significant transformation in pos …

In ’Cousin Pons, ’ Honor√© de Balzac masterfully weaves a poignant narrative that explores the themes of friendship, social ambition, and the harsh realities of human existence within his renowned se …

In ’Lost Illusions, ’ Honor√© de Balzac presents a sweeping narrative that intricately explores the complexities of ambition, disillusionment, and the harsh realities of the Parisian literary world i …

In ’The Best Works of Balzac, ’ readers are presented with a curated selection of some of Honoré de Balzac’s most esteemed literary works. Balzac, a prominent figure in French literature during the 1 …

Honoré de Balzac’s monumental work, ’The Human Comedy – La Comédie humaine’, is a vast collection of interlinked novels and stories that provide a panoramic view of French society in the early 19th c …

In ’The Jealousies of a Country Town, ’ Honor√© de Balzac masterfully weaves a narrative steeped in the intricate dynamics of provincial life under the social and moral constraints of 19th-century Fr …

In ’Albert Savarus, ’ Honor√© de Balzac navigates the intricate realms of ambition, romance, and social aspiration through the poignant journey of its titular character, a passionate yet introspectiv …

In ’Two Poets, ’ Honor√© de Balzac artfully explores the contrasting lives and philosophies of two fictional literary figures, grappling with the perennial tensions between art and society. Through a …

In ’The Thirteen, ’ Honor√© de Balzac presents a riveting exploration of the intricacies of French society through the lens of ambition, power, and the complexities of human relationships. Set agains …

In ’Another Study of Woman, ’ Honor√© de Balzac delves into the complexities of female identity and the intricacies of romantic entanglements within the framework of his expansive ’Human Comedy.’ In …

In ’Melmoth Reconciled, ’ Honor√© de Balzac delves into the complexities of human existence through a masterful interplay of realism and melodrama. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris, the …

In ’The Deserted Woman, ’ Honor√© de Balzac delves into the intricacies of desire, betrayal, and societal expectations, offering a poignant exploration of a woman’s plight within the patriarchal cons …

In ’Christ in Flanders, ’ Honor√© de Balzac delves into the profound themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption amidst the backdrop of war-torn Belgium. Written in a style that intertwines the realism …

Le Père Goriot is an 1835 novel by French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac, included in the Scènes de la vie privée section of his novel sequence La Comédie humaine. …

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Mme. Vauquer (nee de Conflans) is an elderly person, who for the past forty years has kept a lodging-house in the Rue Nueve-Sainte-Genevieve, in the district that lies between the Latin Quarter and t …

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Long story. According to Wikipedia: ’Honore de Balzac (May 20, 1799 – August 18, 1850) was a nineteenth-century French novelist and playwright. His magnum opus was a sequence of almost 100 novels and …

One of Balzac’s finest novels. According to Wikipedia: ’Honore de Balzac (May 20, 1799 – August 18, 1850) was a nineteenth-century French novelist and playwright. His magnum opus was a sequence of al …

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Owing to his keen observation of detail and unfiltered representation of society, Balzac is regarded as one of the founders of realism in European literature. Balzac sought to present his characters …

In ’The Collection of Antiquities, ’ Honoré de Balzac weaves a rich narrative that explores the intricate interplay between art, social aspiration, and economic ambition in 19th century France. This …

Honoré de Balzac’s ’The Country Doctor’ is a poignant and realistic portrayal of rural life in early 19th century France. The novel follows the life of Dr. Benassis, a compassionate and dedicated doc …

Another Study of Woman is a captivating novel written by Honoré de Balzac that delves into the complexities of female characters in 19th century French society. Balzac’s literary style combines a kee …

In Honoré de Balzac’s novel, ’Lost Illusions, ’ readers are transported to the post-Napoleonic era in France, where they witness the rise and fall of a young poet named Lucien Chardon. The book explo …

In ’Father Goriot, ’ Honoré de Balzac delves into the intricate dynamics of Parisian society in the early 19th century, exploring themes of ambition, social mobility, and paternal sacrifice. Set agai …

In ’The Deserted Woman, ’ Honoré de Balzac crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and societal expectations within 19th century France. The novella unfolds t …

In ’Melmoth Reconciled, ’ Honoré de Balzac intricately weaves a tale that explores the complexities of human morality, despair, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Balzac …

In Honoré de Balzac’s ’A Woman of Thirty, ’ readers are transported into the tumultuous world of the early 19th century France, where the protagonist, Julie’s journey of love, betrayal, and personal …

In ’Lost Illusions, ’ Honoré de Balzac presents a profound exploration of the machinations of ambition and disillusionment within the tumultuous landscape of 19th-century France. The narrative intric …

Honoré de Balzac’s ’The Human Comedy’ serves as an expansive panorama of French society in the first half of the 19th century, presenting a complex tapestry of characters and their interwoven lives. …

In ’The Best Works of Balzac’, Honoré de Balzac showcases his mastery of realistic fiction through a collection of some of his most influential novels. Known for his detailed character development an …

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In ’The Human Comedy (Complete Edition), ’ Honor√© de Balzac presents a sweeping panorama of French society in the early 19th century, intricately weaving together a multitude of stories that explore …

In ’The Best Works of Balzac, ’ the esteemed French novelist Honor√© de Balzac presents a masterful collection that encapsulates the essence of his sweeping narrative style and profound social commen …

Honor√© de Balzac’s monumental ’The Human Comedy’ (La Com√©die humaine) is a sprawling collection of interlinked novels and stories that offers a vivid tapestry of 19th-century French society. Throug …

In ’Poor Relations, ’ Honor√© de Balzac presents a compelling exploration of family dynamics and social hierarchies within 19th-century France. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, …