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During Napoleon¿s expedition in Egypt, a young soldier falls captive to Ottoman forces. Miraculously, he manages to escape, taking with him a horse and a limited assortment of supplies and weapons. On his journey through the desert, he takes refuge in a cave, where he tames and befriends a panther. A Passion in the Desert is a masterful short story by French author Honoré de Balzac.

Sarrasine (1831) is a novella by French author Honoré de Balzac. Written as part of his La Comédie humaine sequence, Sarrasine is one of Balzac¿s earliest works published without a pseudonym and helped to establish his reputation as a serious writer and distinguished member of Parisian high society. Noted for its controversial exploration of homosexuality and castration, Balzac¿s novella would become the subject of Roland Barthe¿s groundbreaking work of literary criticism, S/Z (1970).Composed as a frame narrative, Sarrasine begins during a ball at the mansion of the wealthy Monsieur de Lanty. The unnamed narrator, from a window overlooking the garden, listens to the conversations of partygoers and watches as his guest, Beatrix Rochefide, is approached by a mysterious older man. The next night, the narrator tells Beatrix a story involving the man, a respected member of de Lanty¿s circle. He begins with the life of Ernest-Jean Sarrasine, a successful young sculptor who, on a trip to Rome, fell in love with an opera star named Zambinella. Convinced she represents the ideal feminine form, he rejects Zambinelläs misgivings and vague excuses, becoming increasingly obsessed with the beautiful singer. Devising a plan to kidnap Zambinella during a party at the French embassy, Sarrasine discovers the truth: the singer is a castrato, a classical operatic performer who was selected and castrated before puberty. Sarrasine, a powerful novella, explores themes of idealization and obsession while illuminating the conflation of sex and gender.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Honoré de Balzac¿s Sarrasine is a classic of French literature reimagined for modern readers.

Beginning with a visceral description of the society and politics of Paris, The Girl with the Golden Eyes considers the sex life of the upper class by its raw depiction of the underside of Parisian life. Henri de Marsay is a young, rich man who is nearly devoid of morals and virtue. After he meets Paquita Valdes, a mysterious and beautiful woman, he becomes infested with a deviant lust for her. When his plan to seduce her succeeds, Henri and Paquita maintain an intensely sexual relationship. However, when Henri starts to suspect Paquita is involved with another lover, he becomes overwhelmed with rage and jealousy. As he allows this emotion to cloud his judgement and conscience, Henri''s possessiveness plots a heinous act--immoral even by his questionable standards, leading to shocking discoveries and sick twists. The surprise and awe invoked by Honoré de Balzac''s The Girl with the Golden Eyes ensures a memorable narrative that has won the attention of critics and inspired a 1961 film adaptation. With elements of homosexuality, sexual slavery, incest and violence, The Girl with the Golden Eyes is a lustful tale that remains to be appalling and taboo. With raw and ruthless realism, Honoré de Balzac creates a portrait and reflection of an entire society through the vivid depiction of Paris and the specific amorous vice of the protagonists. While exploring the vices of the Parisian upper class, The Girl with the Golden Eyes also invites reflection on the brutal effects misogyny and ill-intended men have on women, exposing a truth that is still applicable to modern society. Though The Girl with the Golden Eyes has traditionally been published among a collection, this edition of Honoré de Balzac''s work stands alone in the spotlight it has earned. Featuring a brand new, eye-catching cover design and a modern, readable font, this edition of The Girl with the Golden Eyes is accessible to contemporary audiences and encourages conversation on torrid and taboo affairs.

When young Gaston moves to Bayeux, a small province in Normandy, he feels stranded. Though he would rather spend his time in the capital city, Gaston must stay in Bayeux until he recovers from his illness. He feels unsatisfied and bored, until he hears the rumor about a woman living as a recluse on the countryside. Victomtesse de Beauseant is a beautiful woman who had been abandoned by her husband many years ago. Devastated, and now stuck in a loveless marriage because she cannot get a divorce, she lives in isolation. Gaston is moved by her story and becomes fixated, desperate to meet her. When he finally gets the courage to visit her home, Victomtesse de Beauseant is flattered by his infatuation, and despite her being ten years his senior, Beauseant and Gaston become lovers. However, their private paradise is soon interrupted by Gaston¿s disapproving mother, who is pressuring him to marry a woman he does not love. As rumors grow and Gaston¿s mother becomes more persistent, Gaston and Victomtesse¿s love is tested and threatened like never before. The Deserted Woman exemplifies Honoré de Balzac¿s extraordinary literary ability that has influenced esteemed authors such as Henry James and Charles Dickens. With intricate prose and unparalleled compassion, Honoré de Balzac explores the too-common predicament of women trapped in unhappy relationships. The Deserted Woman tells the emotional tale of the pressure society put on women and men to enter marriages that prioritized social and financial compatibility over a real, mutual, love connection. Though it does not exist to such an extent in Western society, Balzac¿s The Deserted Woman invites readers to consider how this spirit of unhealthy marriages is still alive in modern relationships. Balzac dedicated much of his career to the pursuit of capturing all aspects of society with his realist lens, creating celebrated work that influences the perspective of society. This edition of The Deserted Woman by Honoré de Balzac features a striking new cover design and is reprinted in a modern, easy-to-read font, creating an approachable reading experience for a contemporary audience.

La Vendetta (The Vendetta) is a novel by the French writer Honoré de Balzac. It is the eighth of the Scènes de la vie privée (Scenes of Private Life) in La Comédie humaine. The novel was first published in 1830 by Mame et Delaunay-Vallée. In 1842 it appeared in the first Furne edition of La Comédie humaine. La Vendetta was the fourth work in Volume 1, making it the fourth of the Scènes de la vie privée.[1]Balzac may have been inspired to write La Vendetta by Prosper Mérimée, whose novel Mateo Falcone, which was serialized by the Revue de Paris in 1829, also deals with the subject of Corsican vengeance and family honour. (wikipedia.org)About the author: 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. Many of Balzac's works have been made into films and continue to inspire other writers. James called him "really the father of us all."An enthusiastic reader and independent thinker as a child, Balzac had trouble adapting to the teaching style of his grammar school. His willful nature caused trouble throughout his life and frustrated his ambitions to succeed in the world of business. When he finished school, Balzac was apprenticed in a law office, but he turned his back on the study of law after wearying of its inhumanity and banal routine. Before and during his career as a writer, he attempted to be a publisher, printer, businessman, critic, and politician; he failed in all of these efforts. La Comédie Humaine reflects his real-life difficulties, and includes scenes from his own experience.Balzac suffered from health problems throughout his life, possibly owing to his intense writing schedule. His relationship with his family was often strained by financial and personal drama, and he lost more than one friend over critical reviews. In 1850, Balzac married Ewelina Hańska (née Contessa Rzewuska), a Polish aristocrat and his longtime love. He died in Paris six months later. (wikipedia.org)

¿Gobseck" is an ancient Realist Fiction story book written by Honore De Balzac. Honore de Balzac modified right into a first rate 19th-century French novelist and dramatist recognized for his incisive perspectives on society. The short novella "Gobseck" follows the lifestyles of Jean-Esther van Gobseck, a misleading and miserly moneylender in Paris. The brief novella goes into topics of greed, wealth, and the results of monetary exploitation, as Gobseck preys on his customers' vulnerabilities. Balzac offers a detailed non-public account of Gobseck, outlining his austere life-style, savvy commercial operations, and psychological reasons for his conduct. Balzac's experiences with exceptional humans function a critique of the moral and ethical corruption that plagued Parisian society in the path of the primary half of of the 19th century. The brief story delves into the tough interactions between borrowers and lenders, emphasizing the electrical dynamics that stand up in monetary transactions. Balzac adopts a framing device wherein the tale is narrated through a younger lawyer who turns into concerned about Gobseck's problems and profits notion into the individual's complex personality.

"Mercadet: A Comedy in Three Acts" by using Honore de Balzac is a satirical exploration of monetary schemes, societal expectations, and the pursuit of wealth in nineteenth-century France. The play revolves across the man or woman Mercadet, a middle-aged man struggling to preserve the arrival of prosperity within the face of mounting debts.As Mercadet schemes to relaxed the economic future of his daughter, Julie, he concocts complex plans to attract suitors with great fortunes. The play unfolds in a sequence of comedic and farcical conditions, revealing the lengths to which Mercadet is inclined to visit uphold his social standing. Balzac, acknowledged for his eager observations of French society, uses "Mercadet" to critique the obsession with fabric success and the façade of respectability. The play explores issues of deception, monetary desperation, and the effect of societal expectancies on individuals and their relationships. Despite the comedic factors, Balzac's paintings delves into the tough realities of a society pushed through monetary aspirations. "Mercadet" remains a noteworthy contribution to French literature, supplying a witty and incisive commentary on the complexities of human nature and societal pressures.

Roman d'Honoré de Balzac racontant l'histoire d'une jeune fille à l'enfance difficile, Ursule Mirouet. L'intrigue se concentre sur les conflits entre Ursule et sa famille adoptive, ainsi que sur les machinations de la famille de son père biologique pour obtenir son héritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Il terzo volume della serie Il Medico di Campagna, questo libro del celebre autore francese Honore de Balzac segue le vite parallele di un medico di campagna ed una giovane aristocratica in campagna e illustra le disuguaglianze sociali nella Francia del XIX secolo.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Immerse yourself in the literary genius of Honoré de Balzac with this landmark collection, the first complete translation of his works into English. Discover the complex characters, vivid settings, and provocative themes that have captivated readers for generations in this essential addition to any library.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Un grande classico della letteratura francese, ambientato nella Parigi del XIX secolo. Il romanzo racconta la storia di Papa Goriot, un patriarca decaduto che lotta per difendere la sua famiglia, e offre uno spaccato crudo della vita sociale e politica del tempo. Una lettura imprescindibile per chi ama la letteratura realista francese.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Découvrez Le Lys dans la vallée, le chef-d¿¿uvre de Balzac publié pour la première fois en 1835, dans notre collection « Les grands classiques de la littérature française ».Vous en avez assez de lire les classiques en édition poche et de vous abîmer les yeux ?Grâce à notre travail éditorial, vous découvrirez ce roman dans une édition grand format, vous permettant ainsi de profiter d¿une expérience de lecture unique, bien différente de la lecture en édition poche à laquelle vous êtes habituée pour la lecture des classiques.

Découvrez Le Chef-d'oeuvre inconnu, le chef-d¿¿uvre de Balzac publié pour la première fois en 1831, dans notre collection « Les grands classiques de la littérature française ».Vous en avez assez de lire les classiques en édition poche et de vous abîmer les yeux ?Grâce à notre travail éditorial, vous découvrirez cette nouvelle dans une édition grand format, vous permettant ainsi de profiter d¿une expérience de lecture unique, bien différente de la lecture en édition poche à laquelle vous êtes habituée pour la lecture des classiques.

Découvrez Pierrette, le chef-d¿¿uvre de Balzac publié pour la première fois en 1840, dans notre collection « Les grands classiques de la littérature française ».Vous en avez assez de lire les classiques en édition poche et de vous abîmer les yeux ?Grâce à notre travail éditorial, vous découvrirez ce roman dans une édition grand format, vous permettant ainsi de profiter d¿une expérience de lecture unique, bien différente de la lecture en édition poche à laquelle vous êtes habituée pour la lecture des classiques.

Delve into the intricate world of Parisian society with Honoré de Balzac in 'A Distinguished Provincial at Paris.' In this compelling work, Balzac, a master of French realism, unravels the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of social success in the vibrant backdrop of Paris. Through vivid characterizations and keen observations, Balzac weaves a narrative that explores the ambitions, challenges, and intrigues faced by a distinguished provincial navigating the sophisticated milieu of the French capital. 'A Distinguished Provincial at Paris' is more than a novel; it's a profound exploration of the human condition and the eternal quest for recognition and acceptance. Join Balzac on this literary journey, where each page unveils the intricacies of Parisian life, making it an essential read for those captivated by 19th-century French literature and societal commentary.

"Une Passion dans le Désert" d'Honoré de Balzac transporte les lecteurs dans un univers sauvage et envoûtant. L'histoire suit la rencontre improbable entre un soldat français égaré dans le désert et une panthère. Ce récit intense explore la solitude, la survie et l'éveil d'une passion étrange et captivante entre l'homme et l'animal. À travers cette aventure hors du commun, Balzac offre une méditation sur la nature humaine, la fascination pour l'inconnu et la puissance des émotions les plus primaires.