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100 1 _aSandars, Mary Frances,
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245 1 0 _aHonore de Balzac, His Life and Writings
246 1 _aHonoré de Balzac, His Life and Writings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-09
508 _aProduced by John Bickers and Dagny Wilson
520 _a"Honore de Balzac, His Life and Writings" by Mary Frances Sandars is a biographical account showcasing the life of the renowned French novelist, written in the early 20th century. The book aims to piece together the complex character and tumultuous life of Balzac, focusing on his personal experiences and relationships, notably his profound admiration for Madame Hanska, which deeply influenced his work and life choices. It seeks to shed light on the motivations and struggles behind his literary achievements. At the start of the narrative, Sandars emphasizes the scarcity of authentic biographical information about Balzac, considering the wealth of critical analysis available. She introduces Balzac's life as a tapestry of contradictions and emotions, highlighting his transition from aspiring lawyer to a struggling writer in Paris. The opening reveals his dedication to his craft despite financial difficulties and explores the emotional depth of his character, marked by moments of vibrant joy and profound despair, encapsulated in his romantic longings and relentless pursuit of wealth and recognition. Through this lens, readers are invited to understand the man behind the masterpieces and his relentless toil to define his legacy amidst societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBalzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
653 _aNovelists, French -- 19th century -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9548
999 _c51249
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