Ellen Marriage Knihy

Balzac's work is a detailed exploration of post-Napoleonic French society, showcasing his keen observational skills and commitment to realism. His characters, rich in complexity and moral ambiguity, reflect the intricacies of human nature, while even inanimate objects, particularly in Paris, are given life and personality. This intricate portrayal of life has left a profound impact on numerous literary figures and filmmakers, establishing Balzac as a pivotal influence in European literature.

The three short novels that make up this book are concerned in part with the activities of a rich, powerful, sinister and unscrupulous secret society in nineteenth-century France.

This collection of short stories by French author Honoré de Balzac includes 'Cousin Betty' and 'Cousin Pons', two tales of love, revenge, and social climbing in nineteenth-century Paris. Also included are several other stories featuring Balzac's famous recurring characters.

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This collection features "The Wild Ass' Skin" alongside other stories, showcasing the literary style and themes of the late 19th century. The high-quality reprint preserves the original text from 1897, allowing readers to experience the narratives as they were first presented. The stories delve into human desires, societal norms, and the complexities of life, reflecting the era's cultural context.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.