Publisher's Synopsis
The Greatness and Decline of Cesar Birotteau is a novel written by the French author Honore de Balzac in 1860. The story follows the life of Cesar Birotteau, a successful and respected perfumer in Paris during the early 19th century. Birotteau is a man of great ambition and is determined to become one of the most prominent businessmen in Paris. He invests heavily in his business and is able to expand it greatly, becoming a well-known figure in the city.However, Birotteau's success is short-lived. He becomes the victim of a fraudulent scheme and loses everything he has worked for. He is forced to declare bankruptcy and is left with nothing. The novel explores the themes of ambition, greed, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. It also highlights the harsh realities of business and the importance of financial prudence.The Greatness and Decline of Cesar Birotteau is a part of Balzac's larger work, La Comedie Humaine, which is a collection of interconnected novels that explore the different aspects of French society during the 19th century. The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of Parisian life and its exploration of the human condition. It is considered to be one of Balzac's most important works and is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature and culture.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.
