Publisher's Synopsis
The Deputy of Arcis is a novel written by Honore de Balzac. It tells the story of a small town named Arcis-sur-Aube, where a parliamentary election is taking place. The main character, Simon Giguet, is a young lawyer who is running for office against the incumbent, Charles Keller. As the election approaches, Giguet becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and scandal, including a mysterious woman who seems to have a hold over Keller. Meanwhile, a group of wealthy businessmen are plotting to manipulate the election in their favor. The novel explores themes of corruption, power, and the complexities of politics, as well as the personal struggles of the characters involved. Balzac's writing style is known for its realism and attention to detail, and The Deputy of Arcis is no exception, offering a vivid and engaging portrait of French society in the 19th century.Now, to elect young Keller in 1839, after having elected his father for twenty years, would show a monstrous electoral servitude, against which the pride of the newly enriched bourgeoisie revolved, for they felt themselves to be fully worth either Monsieur Malin, otherwise called Comte de Gondreville, the Keller Bros., the Cinq-Cygnes, or even, the King of the French.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.
