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100 1 _aKeim, Albert,
_d1876-1947
245 1 0 _aHonoré de Balzac
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-01-01
508 _aSue Asscher and Rebecca Trump
520 _a"Honoré de Balzac" by Albert Keim and Louis Lumet is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and legacy of the esteemed novelist Honoré de Balzac, exploring his early years, influences, and the challenges he faced on the path to becoming a literary giant. The narrative likely highlights his formative experiences, the intricacies of his family dynamics, and the characteristics that shaped his artistic vision. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Balzac’s life, beginning with a reflection on his funeral where Victor Hugo praised his achievements amid the debates surrounding his worth. It traces his birth in Tours in 1799 to his parents' backgrounds, particularly focusing on his father, who had unique philosophical views and ambitions for his son. Despite being burdened by a strict family environment and the pressures of societal expectations, Balzac demonstrated precocious talent and a fierce determination to pursue writing. The text introduces his early education, familial relationships, particularly with his mother and sister, and his burgeoning ambitions, establishing a foundation for understanding the man behind the profound literary contributions he would later make. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBalzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
653 _aNovelists, French -- 19th century -- Biography
700 1 _aLumet, Louis,
_d1872-1923
700 1 _aCooper, Frederic Taber,
_d1864-1937
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3625
999 _c45672
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