La comédie humaine of Honoré de Balzac / [Introductions by W.P. Trent and the author].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850.

Contributor:

Trent, William P. (William Peterfield), 1862-1939, editor.

Gotham Book Mart Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Series:

Balzac's Works.

Balzac's Works

Language:

English

French

Penn Provenance:

Gotham Book Mart (former owner) (Gotham Book Mart Collection copy)

Physical Description:

volumes : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Century, 1904.

Contents:

v. 1. Philosophical studies: The magic skin. Christ in Flanders. Melmoth reconciled.

v. 2. Scenes from provincial life: Eugenie Grandet. A study of woman. Another study of woman. La grande Bretêche. Domestic peace. The imaginary mistress.

v. 3. Scenes from Parisian life: Cousin Pons.

v. 4. Scenes from Parisian life: The rise and fall of César Birotteau. The secrets of a princess.

v. 5. Scenes from private life: Father Goriot. The unconscious humorists. Gaudissart the great.

v. 6. Scenes from country life: The country doctor. The vensetta. Colonel Chabert.

v. 7. Scenes from military life: The Chouans. A passion in the desert.

Notes:

Translated from French.

Local Notes:

Gotham Book Mart Collection copy imperfect: v.1 & v.5 wanting.

Gotham Book Mart Collection copy v.2 has loose front board and initial signature.

OCLC:

1825773