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The Lily of the Valley. the Firm of Nucingen. the Country Doctor: And Other Stories
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781021079992
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 812
Weight: 2.87
Height: 1.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This collection of short stories by Honoré de Balzac includes some of his most beloved and well-known works, such as The Lily of the Valley and The Firm of Nucingen. These stories offer a glimpse into 19th century French society, exploring themes of love, ambition, and greed. George Saintsbury's translation preserves Balzac's vivid and nuanced language for English-speaking readers.
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