Books by Honore De Balzac

Honoré de Balzac; born Honoré Balzac 20 May 1799 - 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus. 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. He is renowned for his multi-faceted characters; even his lesser characters are complex, morally ambiguous and fully human. Inanimate objects are imbued with character as well; the city of Paris, a backdrop for much of his writing, takes on many human qualities. His writing influenced many famous writers, including the novelists Émile Zola, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Henry James, and filmmakers François Truffaut and Jacques Rivette.

Honoré de Balzac; born Honoré Balzac 20 May 1799 - 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus. 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. He is renowned for his multi-faceted characters; even his lesser characters are complex, morally ambiguous and fully human. Inanimate objects are imbued with character as well; the city of Paris, a backdrop for much of his writing, takes on many human qualities. His writing influenced many famous writers, including the novelists Émile Zola, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Henry James, and filmmakers François Truffaut and Jacques Rivette.

Honoré de Balzac; born Honoré Balzac 20 May 1799 - 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus. 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. He is renowned for his multi-faceted characters; even his lesser characters are complex, morally ambiguous and fully human. Inanimate objects are imbued with character as well; the city of Paris, a backdrop for much of his writing, takes on many human qualities. His writing influenced many famous writers, including the novelists Émile Zola, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Henry James, and filmmakers François Truffaut and Jacques Rivette.

Honoré de Balzac; born Honoré Balzac 20 May 1799 - 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus. 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. He is renowned for his multi-faceted characters; even his lesser characters are complex, morally ambiguous and fully human. Inanimate objects are imbued with character as well; the city of Paris, a backdrop for much of his writing, takes on many human qualities. His writing influenced many famous writers, including the novelists Émile Zola, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Henry James, and filmmakers François Truffaut and Jacques Rivette.

Honoré de Balzac; born Honoré Balzac 20 May 1799 - 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus. 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. He is renowned for his multi-faceted characters; even his lesser characters are complex, morally ambiguous and fully human. Inanimate objects are imbued with character as well; the city of Paris, a backdrop for much of his writing, takes on many human qualities. His writing influenced many famous writers, including the novelists Émile Zola, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Henry James, and filmmakers François Truffaut and Jacques Rivette.

La Fausse Maîtresse (often titled Paz in English translation) is an 1843 novel by French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) and included in his series of novels (or Roman-fleuve) known as La Comédie humaine (The Human Comedy) which parodies and depicts French society in the period of the Restoration and the July Monarchy (1815-1848). The plot is subtle and complex, and the true explanation is carefully hidden until the end of the book. Clementine is a descendant of rich and noble families whose wealth has been dissipated. She married Count Laginski a Polish immigrant who is quite prosperous. They are a happy couple well set up in an attractive house.

Honoré de Balzac; born Honoré Balzac 20 May 1799 - 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus. 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. He is renowned for his multi-faceted characters; even his lesser characters are complex, morally ambiguous and fully human. Inanimate objects are imbued with character as well; the city of Paris, a backdrop for much of his writing, takes on many human qualities. His writing influenced many famous writers, including the novelists Émile Zola, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Henry James, and filmmakers François Truffaut and Jacques Rivette.

Pierre Grassou is an 1839 short story by French author Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) and included in the Scènes de la vie privee section of his novel sequence La Comédie humaine. Pierre Grassou de Fougères is a mediocre and unoriginal painter who lives off painting imitative works commissioned by an old swindler and art-dealer named Elias Magus. Grassou paints works in the style of Titian, Rembrandt, and other famous artists. Magus passes these off as genuine and sells them for a large profit to members of the Petite bourgeoisie who are incapable of appreciating good art. Monsieur Vervelle, a prosperous bottle-dealer obsessed with art, is introduced to Grassou by Magus, who introduces the painter as a grand master.

"1100 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 19th Century" is a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom from some of the greatest French writers ever.From Guy de Maupassant and Honoré de Balzac to Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, this carefully crafted collection is guaranteed to inspire and entertain. Ideal for those needing a dose of encouragement. These French literary giants are responsible for some of the worlds most famous works, including "The Three Musketeers", "Les Misérables", "Madame Bovary" and "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame."

Contes bruns, a été considérée comme importante tout au long de l'histoire de l'humanité. Dans un effort pour s'assurer que ce travail ne soit jamais perdu, nous avons pris des mesures pour assurer sa préservation en republiant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les générations actuelles et futures. Ce livre complet a été retapé, remanié et reformaté. Comme ces livres ne sont pas des scans des publications originales des auteurs, le texte est lisible et clair.

La persona realmente peculiar con la cual me dispongo a entretener al lector por algunos instantes, es decir, mi tío, era uno de esos individuos distinguidos por la naturaleza, para quienes el destino provoca auténticos milagros. Desde la más temprana edad, supo sobreponerse a esos poderosos prejuicios que dominan a la sociedad, y que, vistos de manera filosófica, no son sino debilidades morales, pues supo vivir con la calidad de un hombre que tiene cincuenta mil libras de renta, a pesar de no tener un solo céntimo de ingreso legal. Después de haber disfrutado de todos los goces que un hombre puede desear durante sesenta años, vivió un fin digno de él, al dar su último suspiro en el restaurante de un conocido suyo, quien había tenido no pocas ocasiones de admirar sus brillantes cualidades y la fuerza de su genio. Mi tío nació el 1 de abril de 1761 en Saint-Germain-en-Laye. No voy a hablar de los primeros años de su vida, que pasaron pacíficamente, como los de todos los niños mimados por sus madres. Hacía tiempo ya que mi abuela estaba deseando una prueba de cariño conyugal por parte de mi abuelo, mas tuvo que esperar diez años antes de obtenerlo, y mi tío fue el primer fruto (mi padre no nacería hasta diez años más tarde). Mi abuelo, deslumbrado de igual manera que su esposa por el cariño hacia su hijo, no sabía reconocer ninguna de las pasiones que algún día brotarían en el corazón de «su tesoro», y a pesar de que era un hombre de ingenio, no supo darle a su educación la dirección adecuada.

Ni Lucien, ni madame de Bargeton, ni Gentil, ni Albertine, la doncella, hablaron nunca de los incidentes de este viaje, pero es de creer que la continua presencia de gente lo hizo muy poco grato para un enamorado que esperaba todos los placeres de un rapto. Lucien, que corría la posta por primera vez en su vida, se quedó muy sorprendido al ver que en el camino de Angulema a París iba dejándose casi la totalidad de la suma que pensaba destinar a sus gastos de un año en París. Como los hombres que unen los encantos de la infancia a la fuerza del talento, cometió el error de expresar su ingenua sorpresa ante este tipo de cosas nuevas para él. Un hombre debe estudiar bien a una mujer antes de dejarle entrever sus emociones y pensamientos tal como surgen. Una amante, tan mayor como afectada, se sonríe ante tales infantilismos y los comprende; pero por poca vanidad que tenga, no perdonará a su enamorado el que se haya mostrado pueril, fatuo o mezquino. Muchas mujeres son tan exageradas en su culto, que quieren encontrar siempre un dios en su ídolo, mientras que las que aman a un hombre más por lo que es que por sí mismas adoran sus pequeñeces tanto como sus grandezas. Lucien no había comprendido aún que en madame de Bargeton el amor descansaba sobre el orgullo. Cometió el error de no explicarse determinadas sonrisas que se le escaparon a Louise durante aquel viaje, cuando, en vez de dominarlas, se dejaba llevar por sus gentilezas de ratoncillo salido de su agujero.

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Durante las noches de invierno no cesa el ruido en la calle de Saint-Honoré sino por un momento; los hortelanos prolongan por ella, según van al Mercado Central, el ajetreo de los coches que vuelven de los espectáculos o los bailes. En medio de ese calderón que, en la gran sinfonía del barullo parisino, aparece a eso de la una de la madrugada, a la mujer del señor César Birotteau, perfumista con comercio cerca de la plaza de Vendôme, la despertó sobresaltada un sueño espantoso. La perfumista se vio por partida doble: se contempló cubierta de andrajos, girando con mano consumida el picaporte de su propia tienda, en la que se hallaba, al tiempo, en el umbral de la puerta y sentada en su sillón junto al mostrador; pedía limosna, se oía hablar a sí misma desde la puerta y en el mostrador. Quiso agarrar a su marido y puso la mano en un sitio frío. Tan intenso miedo sintió entonces que no pudo mover el cuello, pues se le quedó petrificado; se le pegaron las paredes de la garganta y le falló la voz; se quedó sentada, clavada en la cama, con los ojos dilatados y la mirada fija, el pelo dolorosamente sensible, los oídos repletos de ruidos raros y el corazón encogido, pero palpitante; en resumen, empapada en sudor y helada en medio de una alcoba que tenía abiertas ambas hojas de la puerta. El miedo es un sentimiento morbífico a medias; oprime de forma tal la maquinaria humana que o las facultades alcanzan súbitamente el grado máximo de fuerza o caen hasta el último grado de desorganización. A la fisiología la sorprendió durante mucho tiempo ese fenómeno, que desbarata sus sistemas y da al traste con sus conjeturas, aunque no por ello deje de ser sencillamente un rayo que le cae por dentro a la persona, aunque, como todos los accidentes eléctricos, sea peculiar y caprichoso en sus formas. Esta explicación se tornará vulgar el día en que los estudiosos admitan el gigantesco papel que desempeña la electricidad en el pensamiento humano.

Hacia las tres de la tarde de un día del mes de octubre de 1844, un hombre de unos sesenta años, pero a quien todo el mundo hubiese creído mayor, andaba por el bulevar de los Italianos, con la cabeza gacha, los labios sumidos, como un negociante que acaba de hacer un excelente negocio, o como un joven contento de sí mismo saliendo del gabinete de una dama. Ésta es en París la máxima expresión conocida de la satisfacción personal en un hombre. Al divisar de lejos al anciano, las personas que van allí todos los días a sentarse en las sillas, entregadas al placer de analizar a los paseantes, dejaban todas que en su rostro se pintara esta sonrisa tan propia de la gente de París, y que dice tantas cosas irónicas, burlonas o compasivas, pero que para animar la faz de un parisiense, hastiado de todos los espectáculos posibles, exige grandes curiosidades vivientes. Una frase bastará para comprender el valor arqueológico de aquel infeliz, y la razón de la sonrisa que se repetía como un eco en todos los ojos. Una vez preguntaron a Hyacinthe, un actor célebre por sus ocurrencias, de dónde sacaba aquellos sombreros que hacían desternillar de risa al público. «No los saco de ninguna parte, los guardo», respondió. Pues bien, entre el millón de actores que componen la gran compañía de París, hay Hyacinthes que ignoran que lo son, y que conservan en su atuendo todas las antiguallas del pasado, y que se os aparecen como la personificación de toda una época para provocar vuestra hilaridad cuando os paseáis rumiando algún amargo sinsabor causado por la traición de un ex amigo.

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Honoré de Balzac; born Honoré Balzac 20 May 1799 - 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus. 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. He is renowned for his multi-faceted characters; even his lesser characters are complex, morally ambiguous and fully human. Inanimate objects are imbued with character as well; the city of Paris, a backdrop for much of his writing, takes on many human qualities. His writing influenced many famous writers, including the novelists Émile Zola, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Henry James, and filmmakers François Truffaut and Jacques Rivette.

Hacia mediados del mes de julio del año de 1838, uno de esos coches recientemente puestos en circulación por las plazas de París, llamados milores, rodaba por la calle de la Universidad, conduciendo a un hombre grueso, de mediana estatura, vestido con el uniforme de la Guardia Nacional. Entre el número de esos parisienses acusados de ser tan espirituales encuéntranse los que se creen infinitamente mejor de uniforme que con su traje ordinario, y que suponen en las mujeres gustos lo bastante depravados como para imaginar que han de verse favorablemente impresionadas ante el aspecto de una gorra de pelo y por el arnés militar. El rostro de aquel capitán, perteneciente a la segunda legión, respiraba una propia satisfacción, que hacía resplandecer su tez encendida de color y su rostro medianamente mofletudo. Ante aquella aureola que la riqueza adquirida en el comercio pone en la frente de los tenderos ya retirados, adivinábase en el capitán a uno de los elegidos de París, por lo menos antiguo adjunto de su distrito. Creed también que no faltaba la cinta de la Legión de Honor sobre su pecho, arrogantemente combado a la prusiana. Instalado altivamente en el rincón del milor, aquel hombre condecorado dejaba errar sus miradas sobre los transeúntes que, a menudo, en París, recogen de este modo agradables sonrisas dirigidas a hermosos ojos ausentes.

Honore de Balzac wrote a satirical book titled "The Physiology of Marriage," which was originally published in 1829. The book is a lighthearted investigation of the institution of marriage as well as the interactions between men and women in 19th-century French society. The book is organized as a collection of pieces written by an unidentified narrator who provides commentary and advice on many facets of married life. The narrator explores the difficulties and inconsistencies of marriage as well as the disparities between men and women in terms of their wishes and expectations using comedy and wit. Balzac explores the social and cultural influences that define the institution of marriage via his humorous and perceptive insights. He criticizes the patriarchal framework of society and the conventional gender stereotypes that cast women in inferior positions. The stinging social critique "The Physiology of Marriage" questions the dominant beliefs and ideals of 19th-century French society. This work is a timeless examination of the complexity of human relationships, with insights that are still applicable to readers today, thanks to Balzac's humorous and caustic style.

A book by Honore de Balzac titled "Scenes from a Courtesan's Life" was part of his massive body of work known as "The Human Comedy." Esther van Gobseck, a courtesan, and the society she lives in are both explored in the book. Esther, popularly known as La Torpille, overcomes hardships to establish herself as a renowned courtesan in Paris. Several men adore her, notably Lucien de Rubempre, a young poet who eventually falls in love with her. Esther's past and connections to the criminal underground, however, complicate her existence. She is also up against rival courtesans who are fighting for the attention of rich and influential men. The intricate network of connections and power structures in 19th-century French society is shown in the book. In addition to examining the corrupting effects of riches and power, Balzac also examines the topics of love, money, and social standing. The book also makes fun of society's hypocritical standards, which let males indulge in their wants while penalizing women who do the same. "Scenes from a Courtesan's Life" provides a compelling and perceptive portrait of French society in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. A timeless literary classic, Balzac's work vividly captures the human experience via his complex characters and beautifully descriptive prose.

The early 19th century is the setting for Honore de Balzac's book "Eugenie Grandet," which takes place in the French town of Saumur. The Grandet family, who are both affluent and exceedingly thrifty, is the focus of the narrative. Felix Grandet, the family patriarch, was formerly a cooper who amassed wealth via wise investments. He lives in a large home, a representation of his riches and social standing in the community, with his wife and daughter Eugenie. Charles, Eugenie's cousin, who stays with the family, adores this lovely and innocent young lady. Felix Grandet, who considers Charles to be a possible danger to his fortune, opposes the marriage. The reader is exposed to the various personalities in the town as the plot develops; everyone has their own secrets and aspirations. Balzac explores the themes of greed, love, and the corrupting power of money using the town as a microcosm of French society. The sad conclusion of the book reveals the dark secrets of the Grandet family and the consequences of their greed. As the rest of the village carries on with their activities, unconcerned with Eugenie's destiny, she is left alone and sad.

Honore de Balzac wrote a book titled "Father Goriot". The story, which takes place in Paris in the early 19th century, explores the concepts of love, wealth, and social status. The protagonist Father Goriot, an old widower who has used his fortune to support his two daughters, and other people are followed throughout the novel. But, the daughters have left him and are now leading lavish lifestyles while disregarding the needs of their father. Eugene de Rastignac, a young law student who is lured into Parisian high society, is another key figure. One of Father Goriot's daughters, Delphine, is the object of Rastignac's affection. Delphine, meanwhile, is already married to a rich, ruthless man who is using her to maintain his social status. The novel shows the dramatic difference between middle-class hardship and the lifestyles of the rich elite. Balzac depicts the greed and corruption that often go hand in hand with the chase of money and social prestige. Father Goriot dies in poverty and is left by his daughters at the novel's terrible conclusion, and Rastignac realises the full price of his ambitions. "Father Goriot" is a potent examination of 19th-century French society as well as a timeless look at human nature and the quest for happiness.

Modeste Mignon is a novel by the French writer Honoré de Balzac. It is the fifth of the Scènes de la vie privée (Scenes of Private Life) in La Comédie humaine. The first part of the novel was serialized in a bowdlerized edition in the Journal des débats in April, May and July 1844. A revised and expanded version of the work was later published by Chlenowski in two parts under the titles Modeste Mignon and Les Trois amoureux (The Three Suitors). The third and final edition of the novel appeared in 1846 as part of Furne's complete edition of La Comédie humaine. Modeste Mignon was the third work in Volume 4, or the twenty-third of the Scènes de la vie privée.

In Honore de Balzac's novella "The Village Rector," a French village serves as the backdrop. The protagonist of the story is Abbe Francois Birotteau, the loved and respected local rector. The dynamics of the village shift with the advent of a new prefect, Monsieur de Rastignac. The prefect views Abbe as a hindrance to his ambitions to develop and rehabilitate the community. He starts to circulate misleading stories about Abbe's personality in an effort to undermine him and take over the community. Notwithstanding the malicious accusations, Abbe chooses to ignore them and concentrate on his pastoral responsibilities. He loses the support of the locals as they start to distrust him. The themes of power, corruption, and the resiliency of the human spirit are all explored throughout the novella. In the end, Abbe is defended because of the villagers' admiration for his honesty and selflessness. The novella is a celebration of timeless human virtues like kindness and compassion as well as a condemnation of the corrupt political system of the day. It is a moving tale of how people may find courage in their beliefs and the help of their community.

Honore de Balzac's book "Seraphita" is a work of fiction. It tells the story of a young man named Wilfrid who develops a fascination with the enigmatic Seraphitus. Seraphitus is one of a group of supernatural entities who live in the Norwegian highlands. Wilfrid is first captivated to Seraphitus by the purity and beauty of his/her voice, but as he immerses himself more into Seraphitus' world, he starts to have doubts about his/her own views on love, gender, and spirituality. As the story goes on, Wilfrid develops feelings for Seraphitus but finds it difficult to comprehend their romance due to Seraphitus' uncertain gender. Seraphitus finally discloses that he or she is a manifestation of the divine and that love is a force that is independent of gender and physical appearance. "Seraphita" is known for exploring topics connected to gender, sexuality, and spirituality. Balzac utilizes the book as a platform to criticize gender stereotypes and promote a more flexible and inclusive concept of identity.