The Comedie Humaine And Its Author (1879)

By H. H. Walker and Honoré de Balzac

Book Overview

""The Comedie Humaine and Its Author"" is a literary study and critical analysis of the famous French novelist Honore de Balzac and his masterpiece, ""La Comedie Humaine"". Written in 1879 by De Balzac himself, the book explores the various themes, characters, and narrative techniques used in his extensive body of work. The study delves into the social and cultural context of Balzac's time, as well as his personal life and creative process. The author also provides insights into the literary movements and influences that shaped Balzac's writing style, including Romanticism and Realism. Overall, ""The Comedie Humaine and Its Author"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look into one of the most important literary figures of the 19th century.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: 1437323081
• ISBN13: 9781437323085
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"