The Edition Definitive Of The Comedie Humaine (1896)

By Honoré de Balzac

Book Overview

The Edition Definitive Of The Comedie Humaine is a book written by Honore de Balzac and published in 1896. It is a collection of Balzac's works that he called the Comedie Humaine, which is a series of novels and stories that explore the social, political, and economic conditions of France during the 19th century. The Comedie Humaine is a vast collection of over 90 works that are divided into different categories such as Scenes from Private Life, Scenes from Provincial Life, and Scenes from Parisian Life. The stories in this collection are interconnected and feature a wide range of characters from different social classes, including aristocrats, businessmen, artists, and criminals. The Edition Definitive Of The Comedie Humaine is considered to be the most complete and authoritative edition of Balzac's works. It includes all of the novels and stories that he wrote for the Comedie Humaine, as well as a comprehensive introduction and notes that provide historical and cultural context for the stories. Overall, The Edition Definitive Of The Comedie Humaine is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, history, and culture. It offers a unique and insightful look into the society of 19th century France, and the complex relationships and interactions between its different classes and individuals.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: 1167234790
• ISBN13: 9781167234798
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"