Honore de Balzac, His Life and Writings

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sandars, Mary Frances, 1864-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Honoré de Balzac, His Life and Writings

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

Produced by John Bickers and Dagny Wilson

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-01-09