Publisher's Synopsis
""The Muse Of The Department, A Prince Of Bohemia, A Man Of Business, The Girl With Golden Eyes, Sarrasine"" is a collection of five short stories written by Honore de Balzac and first published in 1830. The stories are set in 19th century France and explore themes of love, art, society, and identity.""The Muse Of The Department"" tells the story of a young woman named Josephine who works as a clerk in a government office and becomes the object of desire for several of her male colleagues. ""A Prince Of Bohemia"" follows the life of a wealthy young man who lives a carefree and extravagant lifestyle in Paris. ""A Man Of Business"" is a tale of a successful businessman named Gobseck who becomes involved in the lives of several of his clients.""The Girl With Golden Eyes"" is a story of a young woman named Paquita who is known for her beauty and seductive powers. She becomes the mistress of a wealthy nobleman named Henri de Marsay, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses. ""Sarrasine"" is a story of a young sculptor who becomes obsessed with a beautiful singer named La Zambinella, but discovers a shocking secret about her true identity.Balzac's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human behavior and society. ""The Muse Of The Department, A Prince Of Bohemia, A Man Of Business, The Girl With Golden Eyes, Sarrasine"" is a classic work of French literature and a must-read for fans of short stories and literary fiction.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.
