Gambara

By Honoré de Balzac

Book Overview

Gambara is a novel by the French author Honore De Balzac. The story follows the life of a struggling Italian composer named Gambara, who moves to Paris in the hopes of finding success and recognition for his talents. Despite his musical brilliance, Gambara struggles to make ends meet and is forced to take on odd jobs to support himself. He becomes involved with a wealthy and influential woman named Marianna, who offers to help him achieve his dreams. However, their relationship becomes complicated when Marianna's husband becomes jealous and suspicious of their closeness. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and betrayal, as Gambara navigates the complex world of Parisian society in pursuit of his artistic goals. Balzac's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants, as well as its psychological depth and realism. Gambara is a compelling and thought-provoking work of literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and social milieu of 19th-century Paris.But the hour was not unpropitious for the indulgence of some discreditable whim. Earlier, he might have been detected; later, he might find himself cut out. Tempted by a glance which is encouraging without being inviting, to have followed a young and pretty woman for an hour, or perhaps for a day, thinking of her as a divinity and excusing her light conduct by a thousand reasons to her advantage.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: 1419121405
• ISBN13: 9781419121401
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.6" x 9.3"