Balzac: The Man And The Lover

By Francis Gribble and Francis Henry Gribble

Book Overview

""Balzac: The Man And The Lover"" by Francis Gribble is a biography of the French novelist, Honor����� de Balzac. The book explores Balzac's life, from his childhood in Tours to his rise to literary fame in Paris. Gribble delves into Balzac's personal life, including his numerous love affairs and his marriage to the Polish countess, Eveline Hanska. The author also examines Balzac's literary career, discussing his most famous works such as ""La Com�����die humaine"" and ""Le P�����re Goriot."" Gribble provides insights into Balzac's writing process and his literary influences. The book is a comprehensive look at one of the most influential writers of the 19th century and is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or literary biographies.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116318148X
• ISBN13: 9781163181485
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"