Balzac - Libros y biografía

Though a relatively short story, A Man of Business is an important component of Honore de Balzac's vast story cycle The Human Comedy, involving many of the recurring characters from the series and tying...

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 harsh realization...

The Marriage Contract Honore de Balzac - The Marriage Contract is an 1835 novel by French author Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) and included in the Scènes de la vie privée section of his novel sequence...

The Magic Skin Honore de Balzac - Set in early 19th-century Paris, it tells the story of a young man who finds a magic piece of shagreen that fulfills his every desire. For each wish granted, however,...

The Human Comedy (French: La Comédie Humaine) 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)...

In Honoré de Balzac's novel 'Facino Cane,' readers are immersed in a tale that explores themes of identity, fate, and the power of art. Written in Balzac's signature realist style, the novel delves into...

In Honoré de Balzac's 'Study of a Woman', readers are drawn into a captivating exploration of the complexities of human relationships and societal norms. The novel delves deep into the psychological depths...

In Honoré de Balzac's novella 'A Passion in the Desert', the story explores the theme of survival and human connection against the backdrop of the Egyptian desert. Written in Balzac's distinctive realist...

Honoré de Balzac's 'The Imaginary Mistress' is a masterpiece that delves deep into the complexities of human relationships and desire. Balzac's intricate storytelling weaves a tale of love, obsession,...

An Episode under the Terror by Honoré de Balzac is a historical novel set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. Balzac's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail immerse readers...

In Honoré de Balzac's 'A Drama on the Seashore', readers are swept away by a tale of love, betrayal, and societal class struggles. Written in Balzac's signature realist style, this novel provides a vivid...

Honoré de Balzac's 'El Verdugo' is a compelling tale that delves into the themes of justice, morality, and human nature. Set in 19th century Spain, the book follows the story of a young man torn between...

A Daughter of Eve is a short novel wriiten by Honore de Balzac. This short novel, part of the Scenes of Private Life section of Honore de Balzac's vast masterpiece The Human Comedy, includes the first...

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 Monarchy...

Cousin Bette Honore de Balzac - Poor, plain spinster Bette is compelled to survive on the condescending patronage of her socially superior relatives in Paris: her beautiful, saintly cousin Adeline, the...

Eugenie Grandet Honore de Balzac - "Who is going to marry Eugenie Grandet?"This is the question that fills the minds of the inhabitants of Saumur, the setting for Eugenie Grandet (1833), one of the earliest...

In Honoré de Balzac's novel 'A Prince of Bohemia,' readers are immersed in the decadent and extravagant society of 19th century Paris. The book follows the escapades of the charming and unscrupulous Lucien...

The Black Sheep Honore de Balzac - La Rabouilleuse is an 1842 novel by Honoré de Balzac, and is one of The Celibates in the series La Comédie humaine. The Black Sheep is the title of the English translation...

Honoré de Balzac's 'An Old Maid' is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of social class and personal ambition in 19th century France. Written in Balzac's signature realist style, the...

Honoré de Balzac's 'At the Sign of the Cat and Racket' is a captivating novel that delves into the world of art dealing and unscrupulous business practices in early 19th century Paris. Balzac's literary...

Honoré de Balzac's 'A Street of Paris and Its Inhabitant' is a captivating exploration of urban life in 19th century Paris. Balzac's detailed descriptions of the street and its residents provide a vivid...

Honoré de Balzac's 'A Second Home' is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly within the familial setting. Balzac's dense prose and attention to detail...

The Brotherhood of Consolation Honore de Balzac - French playwright and novelist Honore de Balzac is at his best when he is describing the chaotic tumult of big city life in nineteenth-century Europ.The...

Father Goriot Honore de Balzac - The novel takes place during the Bourbon Restoration, which brought about profound changes in French society; the struggle of individuals to secure upper-class status...

Philosophical Studies from The Human Comedy (La Comedie Humaine). Contains The Calvinist Martyr, The Ruggieri's Secret and The Two Dreams. By the French author, who, along with Flaubert, is generally...

In Honoré de Balzac's 'Maître Cornélius,' readers are transported to 15th-century France, where a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue unfolds. Balzac expertly weaves elements of historical fiction with...

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 19th...

This meticulously edited Honoré de Balzac collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels The Chouans At the Sign of the Cat and Racket Vendetta The...

In Honoré de Balzac's novel 'Honorine', readers are transported into a world of complex human relationships, love, and societal expectations. Written in Balzac's signature realist style, the book explores...

In Honoré de Balzac's 'Pierrette,' the reader is transported into the 19th-century French society where themes of family, social class, and morality are explored through the tragic life of the titular...