Balzac And Souverain: An Unpublished Correspondence

Book Overview

Balzac and Souverain: An Unpublished Correspondence is a book that presents a collection of letters exchanged between the French writer Honore de Balzac and his publisher, Francois Souverain. The correspondence covers a period of three years, from 1836 to 1839, during which Balzac was working on some of his most famous novels, including The Human Comedy.The letters provide a fascinating insight into the creative process of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century. Balzac discusses his ideas for new novels, his struggles with writer's block, and his financial difficulties. He also shares his opinions on the literary scene of the time, including his thoughts on other writers and publishers.The book is edited and introduced by Walter Scott Hastings, who provides historical context and background information on the correspondence. He also includes annotations to help readers understand the references and allusions in the letters.Overall, Balzac and Souverain: An Unpublished Correspondence is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Honore de Balzac, as well as for scholars of French literature and publishing history.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: 1432630016
• ISBN13: 9781432630010
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"