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<p>This volume collects three novellas by Honoré de Balzac offering a diverse sampling of his literary genius. Modeste Mignon tells the story of a young woman who engages in a letter correspondence with a famous (but pseudonymous) author and the ensuing romantic complications. The Hated Son explores themes of family discord and societal expectations. Completing the collection is The Atheist's Mass a poignant tale of faith and redemption found in unexpected places.</p> <p>Balzac a master of the 19th-century novel is renowned for his vivid characters intricate plots and insightful social commentary. These three works showcase his remarkable ability to capture the nuances of human relationships and the complexities of French society. This collection provides an excellent introduction to Balzac's oeuvre and is sure to appeal to readers of classic literature.</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>