Bøker av Honore de Balzac

WORK IS IN FRENCH This book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the National Library of France, providing the opportunity to access old and often rare books from the BnF's heritage funds.

The Shagreen Skin (also The Wild Ass's Skin or The Magic Skin) by Honoré de Balzac. Translated by Ellen Marriage. This is a dual-language book with the French text on the left side, and the English text on the right side of each spread. The texts are precisely synchronized. See more details about this and other books on French Classics in French and English page on Facebook.

Part of La Comédie Humaine, this novel delves into the complexities of Parisian society through the lives of courtesans, criminals, and aristocrats. It focuses on the character of Esther, a courtesan who becomes the object of desire for several men, and the manipulative Vautrin, a former convict seeking power. Balzac masterfully explores themes of love, ambition, and the corrupting influence of wealth, offering a sharp critique of social structures in 19th-century France.

Honoré de Balzac was a towering figure in French literature, best known for his monumental work La Comédie Humaine, a series of interconnected novels and stories depicting French society in the early 19th century. His works cover a wide range of themes, including ambition, social climbing, greed, love, and the effects of wealth and poverty. Balzac's characters are richly drawn, and his detailed observations of society have earned him a reputation as one of the founders of literary realism. His major works include Eugénie Grandet, Cousin Bette, and Père Goriot.

Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was one of the premiere French novelists. This collection contains Eugenie Grandet, A Study of Woman, Another Study of Woman, La Grande Breteche, Domestic Peace, and The Imaginary Mistress.