Publisher's Synopsis
The Two Poets is a novel written by the French author Honore de Balzac. The book tells the story of two young poets, Lucien de Rubempre and David Sechard, who are both struggling to make a name for themselves in the literary world of Paris. Lucien is a handsome and ambitious young man who dreams of becoming a famous writer, while David is a hardworking printer who hopes to use his skills to publish his own work.As the two men navigate the competitive and cutthroat world of literature, they become fast friends and allies. However, their friendship is tested when Lucien falls in love with David's sister, Eve. Despite David's reservations about the relationship, Lucien and Eve begin a passionate affair that threatens to destroy their friendship and their careers.As the novel unfolds, Balzac explores themes of love, ambition, and betrayal, painting a vivid portrait of life in 19th-century Paris. The Two Poets is a timeless tale of friendship and rivalry that continues to captivate readers today.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.
