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Colonel Chabert

Autor Honore De Balzac
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"HULLO There is that old Box-coat again " This exclamation was made by a lawyer's clerk of the class called in French offices a gutter-jumper-a messenger in fact-who at this moment was eating a piece of dry bread with a hearty appetite. He pulled off a morsel of crumb to make into a bullet, and fired it gleefully through the open pane of the window against which he was leaning. The pellet, well aimed, rebounded almost as high as the window, after hitting the hat of a stranger who was crossing the courtyard of a house in the Rue Vivienne, where dwelt Maitre Derville, attorney-at-law.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781514197158
ISBN-10: 1514197154
Pagini: 66
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 4 mm
Greutate: 0.1 kg
Editura: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Notă biografică

Honore de Balzac was a renowned French novelist and playwright born on May 20, 1799, in Tours, France. He is best known for his monumental work "La Comédie Humaine," a series of interconnected novels and stories that provide a detailed and vivid portrayal of French society in the first half of the 19th century. His initial attempts at writing under pseudonyms were not successful, but he persevered and eventually found his voice, achieving fame with works such as "Eugénie Grandet" and "Père Goriot." Balzac's writing is characterized by his keen observation, complex characters, and detailed depiction of social, political, and economic conditions. His characters are often vividly drawn and represent a wide spectrum of society, from the wealthy aristocrats to the struggling poor. He had a particular talent for exploring the motivations and psychological depth of his characters, making his stories resonate with readers. Balzac was known for his prodigious work ethic, often writing for long hours to meet the demands of his prolific output. Honoré de Balzac passed away on August 18, 1850, in Paris, but his legacy endures through his vast and impactful body of work, which continues to be celebrated for its depth, insight, and enduring relevance.