Publisher's Synopsis
This edition presents a selection of novels and stories from HonorÃ(c) de Balzacâ(TM)s vast cycle of interconnected works, âLa ComÃ(c)die humaineâ (The Human Comedy). Included in this volume are âAdieu, â âThe Conscript, â âThe Executioner, â âThe Exiles, â and âLouis Lambert.â
Balzacâ(TM)s ambition was to paint a complete portrait of French society during the Restoration and July Monarchy periods (1815-1848). Through recurring characters and interconnected storylines, he explored themes of ambition, love, money, and social class. âLa ComÃ(c)die humaineâ is renowned for its realism, psychological depth, and panoramic scope, offering a richly detailed vision of 19th-century France. Balzac's work continues to be celebrated for its enduring insights into human nature and society.
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