Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Honore De Balzac"" is a biographical book written by Frederick Wedmore that explores the life and works of the famous French writer, Honore De Balzac. The book provides a detailed account of Balzac's early life, his struggles as a writer, and his eventual rise to fame in the literary world. It also delves into his personal life, including his numerous love affairs and financial problems. Wedmore's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Balzac's life and legacy. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or the life of one of its most influential figures.1890. The life of Balzac who was originally trained as a lawyer before deciding his dream was to become a writer. He is now regarded as one of the creators of realism in literature and his huge production of novels and short stories are collected under the name La Comedie Humaine. Contents: Balzac an immortal; Balzac's tragedy a failure; Balzac's energy, and unremitting application; His deep belief in his own characters; The Medecin de Campagne; Balzac hangs upon the verdict of his friends; The chief characteristics of Eugenie Grandet; Balzac and Madame de Hanska; The preface to the Comedie Humaine; Le Cousin Pons; Balzac in the Rue Fortunee; and Sainte-Beuve and Balzac.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.
