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100 1 _aBalzac, Honoré de,
_d1799-1850
245 1 0 _aHonoré de Balzac
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aLittle French Masterpieces
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-21
505 0 _aHonoré de Balzac (1799-1850) -- The unknown masterpiece -- A seashore drama -- An episode under the terror -- La Grande Bretèche -- The conscript -- A passion in the desert.
508 _aProduced by Dagny and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Little French Masterpieces" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The book showcases a selection of Balzac's lesser-known narratives that express his literary genius, offering readers a glimpse into the human condition during that time. The opening is steeped in an exploration of art, ambition, and the complexities of love, featuring characters such as the aspiring painter Nicolas Poussin and the enigmatic old master Frenhofer, who struggle with their artistic identities and relationships. The beginning of "Little French Masterpieces" introduces readers to the young artist Nicolas Poussin, who is initially hesitant yet determined to seek out his master, François Porbus. As he navigates the world of art and ambition, he encounters a mysterious old man, Frenhofer, who claims to possess secrets of creating life-like paintings. The narrative depicts Poussin's eagerness to learn from this master, while also foreshadowing deeper struggles concerning artistic integrity and personal sacrifice. Through the initial interactions between these characters, the text captures the delicate balance between art and humanity, ambition and love, hinting at the profound themes that will unfold throughout Balzac's tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, French -- Translations into English
653 _aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aBrunetière, Ferdinand,
_d1849-1906
700 1 _aJessup, Alexander,
_d1871-
700 1 _aIves, George Burnham,
_d1856-1930
830 0 _aLittle French Masterpieces
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51820
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