A Street of Paris and Its Inhabitant by Honoré de Balzac
"A Street of Paris and Its Inhabitant" by Honoré de Balzac is a character-driven narrative likely written in the early to mid-19th century. This work is a part of Balzac's larger collection known as "La Comédie Humaine," which explores various aspects of society through richly detailed characters and settings. The likely topic centers around the daily life and observations of the inhabitants of a particular Parisian street, highlighting their peculiar traits and
interactions. The story primarily follows Professor Jean Nepomucene Apollodore Marmus de Saint-Leu, an esteemed yet absent-minded man of science who navigates the streets of Paris. As the professor embarks on his daily life, he is assisted by his devoted servant, Madame Adolphe, who is keenly aware of his forgetfulness and propensity for distraction. Navigating through his mundane errands, Marmus encounters various challenges that reflect his scholarly demeanor and obliviousness to everyday affairs—exemplified by his interactions with townsfolk and his internal monologues about scientific theories. Through a blend of humor and poignancy, Balzac paints a portrait of a man lost in thought, tussling with the demands of life amidst the backdrop of Parisian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
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| Illustrator | Courboin, François, 1865-1926 |
| Translator | Pène du Bois, Henri, 1858-1906 |
| Uniform Title | Une rue de Paris et son habitant. English |
| Title | A Street of Paris and Its Inhabitant |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Dagny, John Bickers and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8150 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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