『Lost Illusions- Ève and David』のカバーアート

Lost Illusions- Ève and David

Lost Illusions- Ève and David

著者： Honoré de Balzac
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Step into the world of post-Napoleonic France with Ève and David, the concluding volume of Balzac’s celebrated Lost Illusions trilogy, part of his monumental work, La Comédie Humaine. This gripping narrative follows Lucien Chardon, an aspiring poet, as he navigates the challenges of provincial life in the first volume, Two Poets. In the second volume, A Distinguished Provincial at Paris, Lucien, now adopting the more aristocratic name de Rubempré, seeks his fortune amidst the literary elite of Paris, only to face emotional and financial turmoil. In this final installment, we return to Angoulême, where Luciens sister Ève and her husband David are desperately fighting to keep their printing business afloat against fierce competition. Their struggle is further complicated by Luciens dire financial situation, which spills over into their lives. Balzac’s masterful storytelling and keen insights into human nature make this trilogy a cornerstone of realism in literature, earning its place in the esteemed collection of 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (Summary by Bruce Pirie)Copyright Fiction Classics アート 文学史・文学批評 社会科学
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