Publisher's Synopsis
Melmoth Reconciled is a novel by Honore De Balzac, a French author best known for his realistic portrayal of society in the 19th century. The book is a continuation of his earlier work, Melmoth the Wanderer, and follows the story of the titular character, Melmoth, who is cursed to wander the earth until he can find someone to take his place.In this sequel, Melmoth has finally found someone to take his place, but the person he has chosen is reluctant to accept the curse. The novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of one's actions.The story takes place in Paris during the 1830s, a time of political upheaval and social change. Balzac uses this backdrop to examine the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by his characters, as they struggle to reconcile their past mistakes with their desire for a better future.Melmoth Reconciled is a complex and thought-provoking work that delves deep into the human psyche. Balzac's vivid descriptions and rich characterizations make this a compelling read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, or history.Wherefore, that race of corsairs whom we dignify with the title of bankers, the gentry who take out a license for which they pay a thousand crowns, as the privateer takes out his letters of marque, hold these rare products of the incubations of virtue in such esteem that they confine them in cages in their counting-houses, much as governments procure and maintain specimens of strange beasts.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.