La Comedie Humaine Of Honore De Balzac

By Katherine Prescott Wormeley

A sweeping panorama of nineteenth-century France unfolds in La Comedie Humaine of Honore de Balzac, a realist novel collection that captures the pulse of Parisian high society and the shifting fortunes of a nation in flux. Here, ambition, money and power intertwine with the delicate rituals of social satire and manners, painting a world both dazzling and ruthless. Few works rival Balzac's unabridged English translation for its insight into the Restoration era, where fortunes are made and lost in candlelit salons, and every conversation is a dance of intrigue. This classic French fiction, rendered with precision by Katharine Prescott Wormeley, invites readers to witness the ambitions and anxieties of characters whose desires mirror our own. Balzac's masterful portraits of human nature - from the glittering boulevards of Paris to its shadowed alleyways - rival those of Charles Dickens, making this an essential book club classic read and a cornerstone for college literature study. The stories resonate with timeless questions: What price will we pay for success? How do love and loyalty withstand the pressures of society? The answers are as relevant now as they were in Balzac's day. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a seasoned aficionado of Balzac English translations or discovering the grandeur of classic French fiction for the first time, this collection stands as both a cultural treasure and a gateway to the heart of nineteenth-century Paris.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354362990
• ISBN13: 9789354362996
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 612 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"