Comédie Humaine; Volume 50

<p>This volume presents a selection from the vast and ambitious project of Honoré de Balzac's Comédie Humaine. A panoramic portrayal of French society in the first half of the 19th century Comédie Humaine comprises novels short stories and essays all interconnected by recurring characters and social themes. This collection offers readers a glimpse into Balzac's keen observations of human nature social class and the changing landscape of post-revolutionary France. Translated into English by George Saintsbury Ellen Marriage James Waring Clara Courtenay Poynter Bell and R C Scott this volume preserves the spirit and nuance of Balzac's original work. Experience the enduring power of Balzac's storytelling and his profound impact on the development of the modern novel.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>