La Comédie Humaine Of Honoré De Balzac: Scenes From Country Life. 1. The Country Doctor. 2. The Vendetta. 3. Colonel Chabert

Widely considered one of the greatest works of French literature, 'La Comédie Humaine' is a sprawling epic documenting the social, political, and cultural life of nineteenth-century France. This volume collects three of its most vivid and memorable tales, all set in the countryside and featuring characters from all walks of life. From the wily doctor who outsmarts his rivals to the wronged wife seeking revenge, these stories offer a richly detailed look at the complexities of rural life in Balzac's time.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.