As Balzac Said

Author : Sijie Dai
Publisher : Knopf Publishing Group
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : China
ISBN : 9780375413094

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Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Sijie Dai Pdf

An enchanting literary debut—already an international best-seller. At the height of Mao’s infamous Cultural Revolution, two boys are among hundreds of thousands exiled to the countryside for “re-education.” The narrator and his best friend, Luo, guilty of being the sons of doctors, find themselves in a remote village where, among the peasants of Phoenix mountain, they are made to cart buckets of excrement up and down precipitous winding paths. Their meager distractions include a violin—as well as, before long, the beautiful daughter of the local tailor. But it is when the two discover a hidden stash of Western classics in Chinese translation that their re-education takes its most surprising turn. While ingeniously concealing their forbidden treasure, the boys find transit to worlds they had thought lost forever. And after listening to their dangerously seductive retellings of Balzac, even the Little Seamstress will be forever transformed. From within the hopelessness and terror of one of the darkest passages in human history, Dai Sijie has fashioned a beguiling and unexpected story about the resilience of the human spirit, the wonder of romantic awakening and the magical power of storytelling.

Author : Peter Brooks
Publisher : New York Review of Books
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781681374505

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Balzac's Lives by Peter Brooks Pdf

Enter the mind of French literary giant Honoré de Balzac through a study of nine of his greatest characters and the novels they inhabit. Balzac's Lives illuminates the writer's life, era, and work in a completely original way. Balzac, more than anyone, invented the nineteenth-century novel, and Oscar Wilde went so far as to say that Balzac had invented the nineteenth century. But it was above all through the wonderful, unforgettable, extravagant characters that Balzac dreamed up and made flesh—entrepreneurs, bankers, inventors, industrialists, poets, artists, bohemians of both sexes, journalists, aristocrats, politicians, prostitutes—that he brought to life the dynamic forces of an era that ushered in our own. Peter Brooks’s Balzac’s Lives is a vivid and searching portrait of a great novelist as revealed through the fictional lives he imagined.

Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044087034336

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Lost Illusions by Honoré de Balzac Pdf

Author : Honore de Balzac
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Pere Goriot and Eugenie Grandet by Honore de Balzac Pdf

Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951002315789B

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The Comédie Humaine by Honoré de Balzac Pdf

Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044020287488

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Pere Goriot by Honoré de Balzac Pdf

Author : Martin Avery
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781304395764

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Love In The Time Of Global Warming, With Betty And Veronica, And Zombies by Martin Avery Pdf

Love In The Time Of Global Warming, With Betty And Veronica, and Zombies, lives up to all the promise in its title. It's the story of two romances, a love triangle, and Zen relationships, set in Riverdale, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, during the time when planetary overheating made it look like the end of the world as we know it.

Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664560827

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The Magic Skin (French Literature Classic) by Honoré de Balzac Pdf

A young man named Raphaël de Valentin wagers his last coin and loses, then proceeds to the river Seine to drown himself. On the way, however, he decides to enter an unusual shop and finds it filled with curiosities from around the world. The elderly shopkeeper leads him to a piece of shagreen hanging on the wall. It is inscribed with "Oriental" writing; the old man calls it "Sanskrit", but it is imprecise Arabic. The skin promises to fulfill any wish of its owner, shrinking slightly upon the fulfillment of each desire. The shopkeeper is willing to let Valentin take it without charge, but urges him not to accept the offer. Valentin waves away the shopkeeper's warnings and takes the skin, wishing for a royal banquet, filled with wine, women, and friends. He is immediately met by acquaintances who invite him to such an event; they spend hours eating, drinking, and talking. But his actions must meet consequences. For each wish granted, the skin shrinks and consumes a portion of his physical energy.

Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CHI:18507216

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Honoré de Balzac: Scenes of Parisian life by Honoré de Balzac Pdf

Author : Anka Muhlstein
Publisher : Other Press, LLC
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781590514740

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Balzac's Omelette by Anka Muhlstein Pdf

“Tell me where you eat, what you eat, and at what time you eat, and I will tell you who you are. ”This is the motto of Anka Muhlstein’s erudite and witty book about the ways food and the art of the table feature in Honoré de Balzac’s The Human Comedy. Balzac uses them as a connecting thread in his novels, showing how food can evoke character, atmosphere, class, and social climbing more suggestively than money, appearances, and other more conventional trappings. Full of surprises and insights, Balzac’s Omelet invites you to taste anew Balzac’s genius as a writer and his deep understanding of the human condition, its ambitions, its flaws, and its cravings.

Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 5467 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781908909664

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Delphi Complete Works of Honoré de Balzac (Illustrated) by Honoré de Balzac Pdf

This comprehensive eBook presents the complete Human Comedy of Honoré de Balzac in English, with beautiful illustrations, concise introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (28MB Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Balzac's life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other works * The COMPLETE 'La ComÈdie humaine' in English translation * The whole series is precisely organised into Balzac's plan * Includes Balzac's introduction AVANT-PROPOS * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Famous works such as FATHER GORIOT, COUSIN BETTY, THE MAGIC SKIN and many more are illustrated with their original artwork * Balzac's five plays * Criticism section, with seven essays by writers such as Henry James and Leslie Stephen, evaluating Balzac's contribution to literature * Features five biographies - discover in depth Balzac's literary life! * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * Special CHARACTERS resource, with information on all members of the cast 'La Comédie humaine', with references to the novels and stories they appear in Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse our range of exciting titles. CONTENTS: THE HUMAN COMEDY THE HISTORY OF 'LA COM…DIE HUMAINE' AVANT-PROPOS (PREFACE) THE COMPLETE HUMAN COMEDY - OVER 110 NOVELS AND STORIES (too many to list) The Short Stories DROLL STORIES THE NAPOLEON OF THE PEOPLE The Plays INTRODUCTION TO BALZAC'S DRAMAS by J. Walker McSpadden VAUTRIN THE RESOURCES OF QUINOLA PAMELA GIRAUD THE STEPMOTHER MERCADET RESOURCES The Criticism HONOR… DE BALZAC by Henry James A LETTER, 1883 by Robert Louis Stevenson BALZAC by John Cowper Powys BALZAC'S NOVELS by Leslie Stephen BALZAC by William Ernest Henley BALZAC AS A DRAMATIST by Epiphanius Wilson THE NOVEL by D. H. Lawrence The Biographies HONOR… DE BALZAC by Albert Keim and Louis Lumet HONOR… DE BALZAC, HIS LIFE AND WRITINGS by Mary F. Sandars BALZAC AND MADAME HANSKA by Elbert Hubbard BALZAC by Frederick Lawton WOMEN IN THE LIFE OF BALZAC by Juanita Helm Floyd Glossary of Characters in 'La ComÈdie humaine' Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to view the full list

Author : Edward Cornelius Toune,Graeme Mercer Adam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015050606626

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Self Culture; a Monthly Devoted to the Interests of the Home University League by Edward Cornelius Toune,Graeme Mercer Adam Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B2874406

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The New Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Colour the Classics
Publisher : Colour the Classics Publishing Corp.
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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🌹 EXCLUSIVE ILLUSTRATED Edition of Honoré de Balzac's A Daughter of Eve 🕰️ by Colour the Classics Pdf

Discover the Timeless Classic A Daughter of Eve by Honoré de Balzac 📖✨ Hello Bookworms, Looking to dive into a captivating tale filled with love, ambition, and scandal? Look no further than A Daughter of Eve by the renowned French author Honoré de Balzac.🌹 Unravel the Intriguing Plot 🕵️‍♀️ Follow the journey of Félix de Vandenesse, a young diplomat, as he becomes infatuated with the beautiful and enigmatic Paquita Valdès. Set in the vibrant world of 19th-century Paris, this novel weaves a complex web of relationships and desires that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 🎭 Why A Daughter of Eve Stands the Test of Time 🕰️ Rich Character Development: Balzac's masterful portrayal of characters will make you feel like you're part of their world. Intriguing Themes: Explore themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations that are as relevant today as they were in the 1800s. Page-Turning Drama: Get ready for twists and turns that will leave you breathless until the very last page. 📚 Ready to immerse yourself in this timeless classic? Click below to start your literary journey with A Daughter of Eve. Order a Copy of A Daughter of Eve Today! Happy Reading, The Literary Enthusiast Team

Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher : Lawbook Company
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : France
ISBN : OSU:32435009944547

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Old Goriot by Honoré de Balzac Pdf

Este libro historico puede tener numerosos errores tipograficos y texto faltante. Los compradores pueden descargar una copia gratuita escaneada del libro original (sin errores tipograficos) desde la editorial. No indexado. No se muestra. 1913 edition. Extracto: ...sad. The disappointment piqued his ranity. My claim to your confidence is very small, madame, ' he said, after rallying her on her abstracted mood; 'but if I am in the way, please tell me so frankly; I count on your good faith.' 'No, stay with me, ' she said; I shall be all alone if you go. Nucingen is dining in town, and I do not want to be alone; I want to be taken out of myself.' 'But what is the matter?' You are the very last person whom I should tell, ' she exclaimed. 'Then I am connected in some way with this secret I wonder what it is.' 'Perhaps. Yet, no, ' she went on; it is a domestic quarrel, which ought to be buried in the depths of the heart. I am very unhappy; did I not tell you so the day before yesterday? Golden chains are the heaviest of all fetters." When a woman tells a young man that she is very unhappy, and when the young man is clever, and well dressed, and has fifteen hundred francs lying idle in his pocket, he is sure to think as Eugene said, and he becomes a coxcomb. 'What can you have left to wish for?' he answered. 'You are young, beautiful, beloved, and rich.' 'Do not let us talk of my affairs, ' she said, shaking her head mournfully. 'We will dine together tete-a-tete, and afterwards we will go to hear the most exquisite music. Am I to your taste?' she went on, rising and displaying her gown of white cashmere, covered with Persian designs in the most superb taste. '1 wish that you were altogether mine, ' said Eugene; 'you are charming.' You would have a forlorn piece of property, ' she said, smiling bitterly. 'There is nothing about me that betrays my wretchedness; and yet, in spite of appearances, I am in despair. I cannot sleep; my troubles have broken my night's rest; I shall...