Honoré de Balzac
About
Honoré de Balzac was a preeminent French novelist and playwright of the 19th century, renowned for his comprehensive and vivid portrayal of post-Napoleonic French society through his magnum opus, "La Comédie Humaine." Born on May 20, 1799, in Tours, France, Balzac's prolific output of over 90 novels and numerous stories established him as a pioneer of literary realism. His keen insight into human nature, social structures, and ambition provided an unmatched depth to his characters and narratives. Despite facing financial struggles, his legacy endures, influencing writers worldwide and cementing his status as a giant of French literature.
Books (28)
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Gambara
3.23•French Literature
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The Deputy Of Arcis
3.22•French Literature
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The Hated Son
3.41•Classics
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Adieu
3.35•Classics
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The Physiology of Marriage
3.17•Classics
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Maître Cornélius
3.41•France
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Eugénie Grandet
3.79•Classics
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Cousin Pons
3.99•Classics
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A Harlot High and Low
4.05•Romance
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Cousin Bette
3.85•Classics
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The Atheist’s Mass
3.71•Classics
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A Murky Business
3.44•Classics
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The Chouans
3.53•Classics
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The Recruit
3.25•Short Stories
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The Bureaucrats
3.62•Classics
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A Passion In The Desert
3.76•Classics
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The Wild Ass's Skin
3.71•Fantasy
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Père Goriot
3.85•Classics
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Colonel Chabert
3.59•Classics
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The Girl With The Golden Eyes
3.29•Romance
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Catherine De' Medici
3.40•History
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The Unknown Masterpiece
3.82•Art
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Cesar Birotteau
3.71•Classics
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Old Goriot
3.85•Classics
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Old Man Goriot
3.85•Classics
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Ursule Mirouet
3.65•Classics
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The Wrong Side of Paris
3.67•Classics
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Lost Illusions
4.16•Classics
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