Life Of Honore De Balzac - Paperback

by Frederick Wedmore (Author)

The book ""Life Of Honore De Balzac"" by Frederick Wedmore is a comprehensive biography of the French novelist Honore De Balzac. The author provides a detailed account of Balzac's life, from his childhood in Tours to his rise to fame as one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. Wedmore delves into Balzac's personal life, including his tumultuous relationships with women, his financial struggles, and his addiction to coffee. He also explores Balzac's literary career, tracing his development as a writer and his contributions to the realist movement in literature. The book includes excerpts from Balzac's works, as well as commentary on his writing style and themes. Wedmore also discusses Balzac's influence on other writers and his lasting impact on French literature. Overall, ""Life Of Honore De Balzac"" is a detailed and engaging biography that offers insight into the life and work of one of France's most celebrated writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.