The Elixir Of Life

By Honoré de Balzac

Book Overview

The Elixir Of Life is a novel written by Honore De Balzac, a renowned French author. The book tells the story of a wealthy and powerful man named Don Juan Belvidero, who is obsessed with finding the elixir of life, a potion that can grant immortality. Belvidero believes that with the elixir, he can achieve his ultimate goal of ruling the world.The novel is set in the 19th century, in a world where science and mysticism collide. Belvidero hires a young chemist, named Albert Savarus, to help him in his quest for the elixir. Savarus is a brilliant scientist, but he is also a romantic at heart. He falls in love with Belvidero's daughter, and this complicates his relationship with his employer.As the story unfolds, Belvidero and Savarus embark on a dangerous journey to find the elixir. They encounter many obstacles along the way, including rival scientists, secret societies, and even death itself. The novel explores themes of power, love, and the human desire for immortality.The Elixir Of Life is a fascinating read that combines elements of science fiction, romance, and adventure. Balzac's writing is vivid and engaging, and he creates a world that is both fantastical and believable. The novel is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone who is interested in the pursuit of eternal life.Or was it, perhaps, that at the outset of an orgy there is a certain unwonted lucidity of mind? Despite the taper light, the clamor of the senses, the gleam of gold and silver, the fumes of wine, and the exquisite beauty of the women, there may perhaps have been in the depths of the revelers' hearts some struggling glimmer of reverence for things divine and human, until it was drowned in glowing floods of wine 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: 1162693444
• ISBN13: 9781162693446
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"