La Comédie humaine - Volume 10. Scènes de la vie parisienne - Tome 02

Name: La Comédie humaine - Volume 10. Scènes de la vie parisienne - Tome 02
Author: Honoré de Balzac

By Honoré de Balzac

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A collection of Parisian scenes and novellas examines the legal, social, and moral aftermath of the revolutionary and imperial years. One narrative follows a veteran long presumed dead who returns to reclaim identity, property, and legal recognition, confronting bureaucratic obstacles and private indifference. Other pieces portray courts, law offices, and social salons where ambition, hypocrisy, social climbing, and financial greed produce compromises and ruin. The volume blends courtroom drama, detailed social observation, and psychological portraiture to show characters shaped and constrained by legalities and shifting social codes.

About the Author

Honoré de Balzac

Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright, renowned for his detailed and vivid portrayal of society in the early 19th century. His monumental work, "La Comédie Humaine," encompasses a vast array of characters and stories that explore the complexities of human nature and social dynamics. Balzac's keen observations of the bourgeoisie and the intricacies of Parisian life are evident in notable titles such as "A Daughter of Eve" and "A Distinguished Provincial at Paris." His writing style is characterized by rich descriptions and a deep psychological insight, making him a pivotal figure in the development of modern literature.