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The Best Works of Balzac (eBook)

Father Goriot, Pierre Grassou, Cousin Pons, Cousin Betty, Colonel Chabert, Catherine de Medici…
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2023
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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 and exploration of societal themes, Balzac's literary style is characterized by its depth and complexity. This compilation includes works such as 'Eugenie Grandet', 'Lost Illusions', and 'Father Goriot', that provide a vivid depiction of French society in the 19th century. Through his intricate narratives, Balzac delves into the human psyche and exposes the intricacies of human nature with keen observation. The book serves as a timeless representation of realist literature and holds a significant place in literary history. Honoré de Balzac, a prominent figure in French literature, drew inspiration from his observations of society and his own life experiences to create his compelling works. His dedication to portraying the realities of everyday life and the complexities of human relationships reflects his deep understanding of human nature. Balzac's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the nuances of society set him apart as one of the greatest literary figures of his time. I highly recommend 'The Best Works of Balzac' to readers who appreciate intricate character studies, rich historical settings, and thought-provoking narratives. Balzac's insightful commentary on society and his nuanced exploration of human behavior make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature.

Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) stands out in the canon of French literature as one of the preeminent novelists of the nineteenth century. His magnum opus, 'La Comédie Humaine', a series of more than ninety novels and novellas, epitomizes his monumental contribution to the craft of the realistic novel. In this ambitious narrative panorama, Balzac aimed to depict a tapestry of French society and chronicle the effects of industrialization and social change on individuals across different classes. His works are characterized by an intricate, detailed style and a preoccupation with the interplay between power, money, and social ambition. 'The Best Works of Balzac', presumably, presents a collection encapsulating his most memorable characters and incisive social critiques, likely including 'Eugénie Grandet', 'Père Goriot', and 'Lost Illusions', all of which delineate the complexities of human nature and the societal structures that bind it. Balzac's profound psychological insight and his depiction of the environment as a defining factor in shaping his characters' destinies were pioneering at the time and deeply influenced later novelists, including Gustave Flaubert and Marcel Proust. Indeed, Balzac's exhaustive exploration of society through his fictional universe provided a template for comprehensive social novels and exerted a lasting impact on the development of literary realism.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 10.11.2023
Übersetzer Ellen Marriage, Clara Bell, Katharine Prescott Wormeley, Ernest Dowson, Henri Pene Du Bois
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Anthologien
Schlagworte 19th-century France • 19th Century French Literature • Anthony Trollope • A Song for Bellafortuna • beneath a scarlet sky • Brontë • Bukowski • character psychology • classic literary collection • Dickens • french romanticism • French society • historical fiction classics • Honoré de Balzac anthologies • Influential French authors • Jane Austen • Kafka • La Comédie Humaine • Literary Realism • masterpieces of European literature • Meticulous prose • moral debates • Parisian society novels • Philosophical digressions • Realism • Social commentary • Societal stratification • Victor Hugo • what the wind knows
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