Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac
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"Little French Masterpieces" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The book showcases a selection of Balzac's lesser-known narratives that express his literary genius, offering readers a glimpse into the human condition during that time. The opening is steeped in an exploration of art, ambition, and the complexities of love, featuring characters such as the aspiring painter Nicolas Poussin and the enigmatic old
master Frenhofer, who struggle with their artistic identities and relationships. The beginning of "Little French Masterpieces" introduces readers to the young artist Nicolas Poussin, who is initially hesitant yet determined to seek out his master, François Porbus. As he navigates the world of art and ambition, he encounters a mysterious old man, Frenhofer, who claims to possess secrets of creating life-like paintings. The narrative depicts Poussin's eagerness to learn from this master, while also foreshadowing deeper struggles concerning artistic integrity and personal sacrifice. Through the initial interactions between these characters, the text captures the delicate balance between art and humanity, ambition and love, hinting at the profound themes that will unfold throughout Balzac's tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Brunetière, Ferdinand, 1849-1906 |
| Editor | Jessup, Alexander, 1871- |
| Translator | Ives, George Burnham, 1856-1930 |
| LoC No. | 03026369 |
| Title | Honoré de Balzac |
| Series Title | Little French Masterpieces |
| Contents | Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) -- The unknown masterpiece -- A seashore drama -- An episode under the terror -- La Grande Bretèche -- The conscript -- A passion in the desert. |
| Credits | Produced by Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French -- Translations into English |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51820 |
| Release Date | Apr 21, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 474 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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