The Works of Balzac: A linked index to all Project Gutenberg editions

Name: The Works of Balzac: A linked index to all Project Gutenberg editions
Author: Honoré de Balzac

By Honoré de Balzac

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference French Literature

About This Book

An organized, comprehensive index presents the author's complete corpus by grouping individual stories, novellas, and essays into the Comédie Humaine divisions — scenes of private life, provincial life, Parisian life, political and military scenes, country life, philosophical studies, and analytical studies — and supplies an alphabetical listing of titles and series. The volume functions as a navigational aid, showing how pieces relate within larger cycles, indicating their placement and grouping, and offering a concise reference for locating and understanding the scope and internal organization of the collected works.

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.