Balzac by Edgar Saltus

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Author Saltus, Edgar, 1855-1921
Title Balzac
Note Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Balzac" by Edgar Saltus is a biography written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and genius of the renowned French novelist Honoré de Balzac, covering his formative years, literary struggles, and eventual rise to fame as a pivotal figure in literature with his expansive work, "La Comédie Humaine." Saltus delves into Balzac’s eccentricities, profound obsessions, and creative process, painting a vivid picture of the man behind the novels that shaped French literature. The opening of "Balzac" introduces us to Honoré de Balzac's early life and formative experiences that shaped his literary journey. Born in Tours in 1799, Balzac is depicted as a precocious child, engrossed in books and music, showing early signs of brilliance despite being viewed as a dullard in school. Saltus details Balzac's struggles with confinement in conventional education, his eventual resolve to pursue a life of literature despite familial expectations, and the hardships he faced, including financial difficulties and the challenges of gaining recognition in literary circles. The narrative sets up a foundation for understanding Balzac's profound influence on the literary world, highlighting early hints of his ambitious nature and relentless dedication to his craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Subject Novelists, French -- 19th century -- Biography
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EBook-No. 46859
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Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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