Bücher von Honore de Balzac

«Si tu me possedes, tu posséderas tout.Mais ta vie m'appartiendra. Dieu l'avoulu ainsi. Désire, et tes désirsseront accomplis. Mais regletes souhaits sur ta vie.Elle est la. A chaquevouloir je décroîtraicomme tes jours.Me veux-tu ?»

In "Lost Illusions," Honoré de Balzac presents an intricate tapestry of 19th-century French society through the poignant story of Lucien Chardon, a young poet who grapples with his ambitions amidst the harsh realities of Parisian life. This novel, a crucial part of Balzac's larger work, "La Comédie Humaine," employs a realistic literary style characterized by meticulous detail and psychological depth, reflecting the struggles between idealism and the gritty pragmatism of the age. The narrative navigates themes of aspiration, disillusionment, and the socio-economic forces that shape human ambition, making it a profound exploration of the costs of artistic and moral integrity in a commercially driven world. Balzac, a towering figure in the development of literary realism, drew upon his own experiences of navigating Paris's literary and social hierarchies to craft this powerful narrative. His keen observations of society, shaped by his early challenges as a writer and his profound understanding of human nature, inform his portrayal of Lucien's tumultuous journey as he interacts with both the affluent and the destitute, revealing the complexities of ambition in a rapidly changing society. "Lost Illusions" is an essential read for those interested in the intersection of literature and social criticism. It invites readers to reflect on their own aspirations and the societal structures that influence them. This timeless classic not only captivates with its rich characterizations and vivid descriptions but also serves as a cautionary tale about the cost of forsaking one's ideals in pursuit of success.

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In 1815 Mlle. Rose Marie Victoire Cormon, the old maid, turns 42. Despite her financial security and social status, she has still not managed to find a suitable man to marry.Mademoiselle Cormon is known to be socially awkward and seems oblivious to the usual signs that a man is interested in her. And still, at this age, she manages to attract the romantic interest of three very different men.Who is the best option for Mademoiselle Cormon? Are these men interested in her or simply in her financial standing? And will Cormon even notice as they each compete for her attention?A short and rapidly progressive romantic novel that will fascinate any reader. It is realistic in its portrayal of human intentions and the questions we ask ourselves when faced with the prospect of love and marriage.Writer Honoré de Balzac is know as one of the founders of realism literature. He wrote this tale as one of the first in his compilation entitled La Presse.

César Birotteau, parfumeur à Paris enrichi par le succès de produits cosmétiques innovants, adjoint au maire et récipiendaire de la Légion d'honneur, décide de transformer son logement en appartement luxueux pour donner à la fin de l'année 1818 un bal à l'occasion du retrait des troupes d'occupation de la France. Ses projets somptuaires, qui effraient sa femme et son fidèle employé Anselme Popinot. Ils lui donnent un vertige d'ambition qui l'amène à risquer toute sa fortune. Le notaire Roguin flaire en Birotteau une dupe potentielle et il l'entraîne dans une affaire de spéculation immobilière massive dans le quartier de la Madeleine à Paris.

The Village Rector is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The Correspondence of Honore de Balzac - in Two Volumes - Vol. 1 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1878.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The Peasantry - And Pierre Grassou is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The Correspondence of Honore de Balzac - in Two Volumes - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1878.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Balzac schreibt im Prolog zu seinem Werk: »Das ist ein stark gepfeffertes Buch, ein Buch für die Kenner kräftiger und saftiger Bissen, die vom Guten und Besten der Welt den Geschmack auf der Zunge haben, und eines für solche Zecher am Spundloch des Lebens.« Diese Übersetzung des pikanten Werkes durch den Schriftsteller Benno Rüttenauer erschien zuerst 1911 und enthält 400 Illustrationen von Gustave Doré, dem berühmten französischen Zeichner und Karrikaturisten.

Découvrez Le Père Goriot, le chef-d¿¿uvre de Balzac publié pour la première fois en 1835, dans notre collection « Les grands classiques de la littérature française ».Vous en avez assez de lire les classiques en édition poche et de vous abîmer les yeux ?Grâce à notre travail éditorial, vous découvrirez ce roman dans une édition grand format, vous permettant ainsi de profiter d¿une expérience de lecture unique, bien différente de la lecture en édition poche à laquelle vous êtes habituée pour la lecture des classiques.

Découvrez Modeste Mignon, le chef-d¿¿uvre de Balzac publié pour la première fois en 1844, dans notre collection « Les grands classiques de la littérature française ».Vous en avez assez de lire les classiques en édition poche et de vous abîmer les yeux ?Grâce à notre travail éditorial, vous découvrirez ce roman dans une édition grand format, vous permettant ainsi de profiter d¿une expérience de lecture unique, bien différente de la lecture en édition poche à laquelle vous êtes habituée pour la lecture des classiques.

Découvrez Le Colonel Chabert, le chef-d¿¿uvre de Balzac publié pour la première fois en 1832, dans notre collection « Les grands classiques de la littérature française ».Vous en avez assez de lire les classiques en édition poche et de vous abîmer les yeux ?Grâce à notre travail éditorial, vous découvrirez ce roman dans une édition grand format, vous permettant ainsi de profiter d¿une expérience de lecture unique, bien différente de la lecture en édition poche à laquelle vous êtes habituée pour la lecture des classiques.

Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright, born in 1799 in Tours, France. His father was Secretary to the King's Council and a Freemason, and his mother came from a wealthy family of haberdashers. Balzac had difficulty with the strict nature of his early schooling, and was often sent to punishment in a small isolated cell. This caused early health problems that plagued him throughout his life-exacerbated by his rigorous writing schedule. Balzac is viewed as one of the founders of realism in European literature, creating complex characters who are flawed, morally ambiguous, and absolutely human. Many of his works have been translated into other languages, and made into movies, and he influenced many other well known writers, including Gustave Flaubert, Victor Hugo, and Charles Dickens.This bilingual edition is designed to assist those learning French. The original French text appears on the right-hand pages of the book, with the corresponding English translation on the right-hand pages.

After-dinner stories from Balzac is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1886.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.