Gautier, Théophile 1811-1872 creator Desmond, David text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Honoré de Balzac" by Théophile Gautier is a biographical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the life and character of the influential French novelist Honoré de Balzac, known for his extensive collection of interconnected stories titled "La Comédie Humaine." The narrative unveils Balzac's journey, his struggles with writing, and his deep commitment to depicting the society and human condition of his time. The opening of the book introduces us to the author’s memories of Balzac during the early years of their friendship around 1835. Gautier recalls their first meeting, an encounter marked by Balzac's warm demeanor and distinctive appearance, including his unique white cashmere robe. This introductory passage illustrates Balzac's deep introspection about his writing and reveals his dedication and the striving for perfection in his craft. It also brings to light his complicated relationship with the literary scene of the time, portraying a genius wrestling with the expectations and standards imposed by contemporaries while simultaneously establishing his own path as a monumental figure in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-10-29 Translated and produced by David Desmond (balzac@dlrd.net) Original publication data not identified Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 Novelists, French -- 19th century -- Biography PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53398 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53398 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134230.0 53398