Publisher's Synopsis
Women In The Life Of Balzac is a book written by Juanita H. Floyd that explores the life and relationships of the famous French writer, Honore de Balzac. The book focuses on the women who played a significant role in Balzac's life, including his mother, sisters, mistresses, and female characters in his novels. The author delves into the complex relationships Balzac had with these women, examining the ways in which they influenced his writing and his personal life. Through extensive research and analysis, Floyd provides a comprehensive portrait of Balzac's relationships with women, shedding light on the man behind the literary genius. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Balzac's life and work, as well as for those interested in the role of women in the 19th century.Thus began a business relation which, like many of Balzac's financial affairs, was to end unhappily. At first he liked her very much and dined with her, meeting in her company such noted literary men as Beranger, but as usual, he delayed completing his work, meanwhile resorting, in mitigation of his offense, to tactics such as the following words will indicate: "". . . a pretty watch given at the right moment to Madame Bechet.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.
