Publisher's Synopsis
Balzac and Souverain: An Unpublished Correspondence is a book that contains a collection of letters exchanged between the French novelist Honor����� de Balzac and his friend and collaborator, Auguste Souverain. The letters were previously unpublished and have been compiled and edited by Walter Scott Hastings. The correspondence covers a period of over ten years, from 1832 to 1842, and provides insight into the creative process and personal lives of both Balzac and Souverain. The letters discuss their literary works, including the writing and publishing of Balzac's famous novel, La Com�����die humaine, as well as their personal struggles and triumphs. The book also includes an introduction by Hastings that provides historical context and background information on the correspondence, making it a valuable resource for scholars and fans of Balzac's work. Overall, Balzac and Souverain: An Unpublished Correspondence offers a fascinating glimpse into the private lives and creative processes of two influential figures in French literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.