Honoré de Balzac by Théophile Gautier

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Author Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
Translator Desmond, David
Title Honoré de Balzac
Credits Translated and produced by David Desmond (balzac@dlrd.net)
Summary "Honoré de Balzac" by Théophile Gautier is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the life and character of the influential French novelist Honoré de Balzac, known for his extensive collection of interconnected stories titled "La Comédie Humaine." The narrative unveils Balzac's journey, his struggles with writing, and his deep commitment to depicting the society and human condition of his time. The opening of the book introduces us to the author’s memories of Balzac during the early years of their friendship around 1835. Gautier recalls their first meeting, an encounter marked by Balzac's warm demeanor and distinctive appearance, including his unique white cashmere robe. This introductory passage illustrates Balzac's deep introspection about his writing and reveals his dedication and the striving for perfection in his craft. It also brings to light his complicated relationship with the literary scene of the time, portraying a genius wrestling with the expectations and standards imposed by contemporaries while simultaneously establishing his own path as a monumental figure in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Subject Novelists, French -- 19th century -- Biography
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EBook-No. 53398
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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