Publisher's Synopsis
Balzac and Souverain: An Unpublished Correspondence is a book written by Walter Scott Hastings. The book is a collection of letters exchanged between French novelist Honore de Balzac and his publisher, Souverain, during the 1830s. The letters provide a unique insight into the working relationship between the two men and shed light on the process of publishing Balzac's works at the time. The book also includes an introduction by the author, providing context and background information on the correspondence, as well as annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural references made in the letters. Overall, Balzac and Souverain: An Unpublished Correspondence is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of French literature, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century.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.