Honoré de Balzac - Libros y biografía

« Ah, c’est un grand tableau. Ce sera plus grand, plus vaste que ce que j’ai fait jusqu’alors », écrit Honoré de Balzac à Mme Hanska, à propos de César Birotteau, roman dans lequel l’auteur poursuit son...

"La Femme de trente ans n’est pas un “roman balzacien” traditionnel. Son premier titre Même histoire correspondrait mieux au dessein de Balzac de mettre en scène, sous des scénarios variés, un drame identique...

La Comédie humaine est le titre sous lequel Honoré de Balzac a regroupé un ensemble de plus de quatre-vingt-dix ouvrages — romans, nouvelles, contes et essais — de genres réaliste, romantique, fantastique...

La femme de trente ans évoque la condition féminine au travers du récit d'un mariage qui échoue. Julie de Chastillon est une jeune femme poussée trop vite dans le mariage et en quête permanente d'une...

Un fils d'ébéniste, suite à une brillante carrière militaire est anobli par Napoléon, devenu le comte de Montcornet, il épouse une aristocrate et rachète un domaine en Bourgogne. C'est alors qu'il sera...

Félix de Vandenesse livre par écrit à sa fiancée les secrets de sa vie passée. Il est le cadet d'une famille aristocratique mais fut délaissé et mal-aimé dès son plus jeune âge. Son honnêteté le conduit...

Le commandant  Genestas qui a combattu auprès de Napoléon, désormais en exil, arrive dans un village du Dauphiné près de Grenoble. Là, il rencontre le docteur Benassis, personnage éminent du petit bourg...

Le Curé de village a pour personnage principale une femme, Véronique, une auvergnate dont la destinée aurait pu être banale. L'intrique se situe à Limoges où elle épouse un banquier venu de Paris grâce...

Ce roman fait partie des Scènes de la vie parisienne dans la section Les Parents pauvres tout comme La Cousine Bette. Pons, musicien sans fortune, bon et naïf, est traité en parent pauvre par sa riche...

Le Colonel Chabert est l'histoire d'un revenant. Enseveli sous un monceau de cadavres, il meurt une première fois à la bataille d'Eylau. Déterré vivant, il n'est plus, dix ans plus tard, qu'un fantôme,...

Une anthologie qui réunit les quatre romans criminels d'Honoré de Balzac, mettant en lumière un aspect peu fréquenté de son œuvre. Balzac, auteur de romans policiers ? Surprenant. Et pourtant... Comment...

In Honoré de Balzac's 'Bureaucracy', readers are taken on a journey through the intricacies of government administration in early 19th-century France. Balzac's realistic and detailed portrayal of bureaucracy...

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 century....

In Honoré de Balzac's 'Petty Troubles of Married Life, First Part', the reader is immersed in a detailed exploration of the complexities of romantic relationships and the struggles faced by couples. Through...

Eugénie Grandet is set in the town of Saumur. Eugénie's father Felix is a former cooper who has become wealthy through both business ventures and inheritance. However, he is very stingy, and he lives...

In Honoré de Balzac's 'Eugenie Grandet', the reader is immersed in the world of 19th-century France, where themes of wealth, greed, and deception are intricately woven into the narrative. Balzac's literary...

Honoré de Balzac's 'The Marriage Contract' is a poignant exploration of social structures and human nature during the early 19th century. Set in Paris, the novel delves into the complexities of arranged...

Madame Firmiani is a novella written by the renowned French author Honoré de Balzac. This literary masterpiece is a tale of love, deception, and societal expectations set in early 19th-century Paris....

Honoré de Balzac's 'The Human Comedy' is a monumental work of fiction that encompasses over 90 novels and short stories, offering a panoramic view of early 19th-century French society. Balzac's literary...

In Honoré de Balzac's novel 'The Celibates', readers are immersed in a world of complex characters as they navigate the intricacies of love, ambition, and societal expectations. Balzac's writing style...

Honoré de Balzac's 'The Hidden Masterpiece' is a captivating tale that delves into the tumultuous world of art and creativity during the French Renaissance. The book explores the intertwined lives of...

Published in 1835, Honoré de Balzac's 'The Lily of the Valley' is a novel that delves deep into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. Set in early 19th-century France, the...

In Honoré de Balzac's 'The Old Maid,' readers are transported to the turbulent times of post-revolutionary France, where social classes clash and moral dilemmas abound. This novella, written in Balzac's...

Honoré de Balzac's 'A Marriage Contract' is a poignant novel set in early 19th-century France, depicting the complexities and intricacies of social class, family dynamics, and love. Balzac's meticulous...

Honoré de Balzac's 'Pierre Grassou' is a satirical novel that offers a witty critique of the 19th-century Parisian art world. Written in Balzac's signature realist style, the book explores the themes...

In Honoré de Balzac's 'Petty Troubles of Married Life, First Part,' the reader is immersed in the complex web of relationships and societal conventions that define the lives of the characters. Balzac's...

In Honoré de Balzac's 'The Elixir of Life,' readers are transported into a world of intrigue and mystery as they explore the complex themes of ambition, excess, and the quest for eternal youth. Balzac's...

Honoré de Balzac's 'The Government Clerks' is a captivating tale that delves into the intricacies of bureaucracy in early 19th-century France. Known for his realistic portrayals of society, Balzac's literary...

"A mulher de trinta anos" é talvez o título mais conhecido de Honoré de Balzac. Foi este romance que originou o termo "balzaquiana" para designar mulheres mais maduras. Neste livro, o autor penetra de...

Honoré de Balzac (1799 – 1850) foi um prolífico escritor francês, notável por suas agudas observações psicológicas. É considerado o fundador do Realismo na literatura moderna e sua obra-prima: A Comédia...