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100	1		_aBalzac, Honoré de, _d1799-1850
245	1	0	_aUnconscious Comedians
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1998
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1998-03-01
508			_aProduced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
520			_a"Unconscious Comedians" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It primarily delves into the intricate dynamics of Parisian society through the lens of its characters, capturing both humor and pathos. Central to the narrative is Leon de Lora, a once-struggling landscape painter turned celebrated artist, and his provincial cousin Sylvestre Gazonal, who arrives in Paris seeking legal advice regarding a lawsuit while grappling with the complexities and absurdities of city life. The opening of the novel introduces the contrasting backgrounds of Leon, now a successful painter with a prestigious reputation, and Gazonal, who is bewildered by the Parisian lifestyle yet determined to navigate its pitfalls. As Gazonal recounts his ongoing legal struggles, he is steeped in the peculiarities of Parisian culture, which Balzac vividly portrays through encounters with various characters, including artists, social climbers, and fortune-tellers. This initial portion sets the stage for a comedic exploration of ambition, social status, and the often farcical nature of human relationships in the bustling metropolis, positioning Gazonal as both an outsider and an observer of the vibrant, yet complex tapestry of Parisian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
700	1		_aWormeley, Katharine Prescott, _d1830-1908
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1242
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