The Heart of Balzac's Paris
Author | : George B. Raser |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 103 |
Release | : 1970 |
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Author | : George B. Raser |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 103 |
Release | : 1970 |
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Author | : George Raser |
Publisher | : French & European Publications |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 1959-01 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9780320051234 |
Author | : George Bernard Raser |
Publisher | : Klincksieck |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 1970 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Author | : George Bell Raser |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 106 |
Release | : 1970 |
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Author | : Honoré de Balzac |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1896 |
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Author | : Honoré de Balzac |
Publisher | : Modern Library |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2005-04-12 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0812966759 |
The Wrong Side of Paris, the final novel in Balzac’s The Human Comedy, is the compelling story of Godefroid, an abject failure at thirty, who seeks refuge from materialism by moving into a monastery-like lodging house in the shadows of Notre-Dame. Presided over by Madame de La Chanterie, a noblewoman with a tragic past, the house is inhabited by a remarkable band of men—all scarred by the tumultuous aftermath of the French Revolution—who have devoted their lives to performing anonymous acts of charity. Intrigued by the Order of the Brotherhood of Consolation and their uplifting dedication to virtuous living, Godefroid strives to follow their example. He agrees to travel—incognito—to a Parisian slum to save a noble family from ruin. There he meets a beautiful, ailing Polish woman who lives in great luxury, unaware that just outside her bedroom door her own father and son are suffering in dire poverty. By proving himself worthy of the Brotherhood, Godefroid finds his own spiritual redemption. This vivid portrait of the underbelly of nineteenth-century Paris, exuberantly rendered by Jordan Stump, is the first major translation in more than a century of Balzac’s forgotten masterpiece L’Envers de l’histoire contemporaine. Featuring an illuminating Introduction by Adam Gopnik, this original Modern Library edition also includes explanatory notes.
Author | : Eric Hazan |
Publisher | : Verso Books |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2024-06-25 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1839767251 |
Exploring Paris arm in arm with Balzac, nineteenth-century France’s most famous novelist and observer In Balzac’s vast Human Comedy, a body of ninety-one completed novels and stories, he endeavoured to create a complete picture of contemporary French society and manners. Within this work is a loving ode to Paris and an incomparable introduction to the first capital of the modern world. To this ageless city he makes a declaration of love in an accumulation of finely observed detail – the cafés, landmarks, avenues, parks – and captures the populace in countless meticulously drawn portraits: its lawyers, grisettes, journalists, concierges, usurers, salesmen, speculators. Balzac gathered the elements of this Paris by sauntering through it. ‘To saunter is a science,’ he writes, ‘it is the gastronomy of the eye. To take a walk is to vegetate; to saunter is to live.’ Eric Hazan follows in Balzac’s footsteps, criss-crossing the city in the novelist’s outsize boots, running between printers, publishers, coffee merchants, mistresses and friends, stopping for a moment, struck by a detail that would be fixed in Balzac’s photographic memory. More than a tour of the city, Balzac’s Paris is an attempt to measure the soul of a city as recovered in its finest literature.
Author | : Honoré de Balzac |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 1896 |
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Author | : Honoré de Balzac |
Publisher | : Modern Library |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2005-04-12 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0812966759 |
The Wrong Side of Paris, the final novel in Balzac’s The Human Comedy, is the compelling story of Godefroid, an abject failure at thirty, who seeks refuge from materialism by moving into a monastery-like lodging house in the shadows of Notre-Dame. Presided over by Madame de La Chanterie, a noblewoman with a tragic past, the house is inhabited by a remarkable band of men—all scarred by the tumultuous aftermath of the French Revolution—who have devoted their lives to performing anonymous acts of charity. Intrigued by the Order of the Brotherhood of Consolation and their uplifting dedication to virtuous living, Godefroid strives to follow their example. He agrees to travel—incognito—to a Parisian slum to save a noble family from ruin. There he meets a beautiful, ailing Polish woman who lives in great luxury, unaware that just outside her bedroom door her own father and son are suffering in dire poverty. By proving himself worthy of the Brotherhood, Godefroid finds his own spiritual redemption. This vivid portrait of the underbelly of nineteenth-century Paris, exuberantly rendered by Jordan Stump, is the first major translation in more than a century of Balzac’s forgotten masterpiece L’Envers de l’histoire contemporaine. Featuring an illuminating Introduction by Adam Gopnik, this original Modern Library edition also includes explanatory notes.
Author | : Honoré de Balzac |
Publisher | : BoD - Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2024-01-17 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : |
Delve into the intricate world of Parisian society with Honoré de Balzac in 'A Distinguished Provincial at Paris.' In this compelling work, Balzac, a master of French realism, unravels the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of social success in the vibrant backdrop of Paris. Through vivid characterizations and keen observations, Balzac weaves a narrative that explores the ambitions, challenges, and intrigues faced by a distinguished provincial navigating the sophisticated milieu of the French capital. 'A Distinguished Provincial at Paris' is more than a novel; it's a profound exploration of the human condition and the eternal quest for recognition and acceptance. Join Balzac on this literary journey, where each page unveils the intricacies of Parisian life, making it an essential read for those captivated by 19th-century French literature and societal commentary.