Droll Stories V1

By Honoré de Balzac

Book Overview

Droll Stories V1 is a collection of humorous short stories written by the French author Honore De Balzac. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a number of tales that are intended to entertain readers with their wit and satire. The stories cover a wide range of topics and settings, from the court of Louis XIV to the streets of Paris, and feature a diverse cast of characters, including priests, nobles, soldiers, and peasants. Balzac's writing is known for its sharp observations of human behavior and his ability to capture the absurdities of everyday life. The stories in this volume are no exception, offering readers a glimpse into the foibles and follies of the people of his time. Overall, Droll Stories V1 is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys clever, humorous writing and a good laugh.Bruyn did not know what would become of him when he saw thus fall all the happiness of his old age, and he would to save her have shown her this page. He ordered him to be sought, but Rene had run off at full speed, fearing he should be killed; and departed for the lands beyond the seas, in order to accomplish his vow of religion. When Blanche had learned from the above-mentioned abbot the penitence imposed upon her well beloved, she fell into a state of great melancholy, saying at times, ""Where is he, the poor unfortunate, who is in the middle of great dangers for love of me?""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: 1162660562
• ISBN13: 9781162660561
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"