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The Muse Of The Department

The Muse Of The Department

De Balzac, Honore

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ISBN10: 1162702877
ISBN13: 9781162702872
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.36 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Muse of the Department is a novel written by Honore De Balzac, a French author and playwright. The novel was first published in 1843 and is part of the Scenes from Provincial Life series. The story is set in the small town of Vendome in France and follows the life of a government clerk named Etienne Lousteau. Lousteau is a charming and ambitious man who is known for his wit and intelligence. He is also known for his many affairs with women, including his mistress, the beautiful and talented singer Coralie. Lousteau's life takes a turn when he is sent to Vendome to work in the department of the Interior. In Vendome, Lousteau meets and falls in love with the beautiful and virtuous Madame de Bargeton, who is the wife of the local aristocrat. Madame de Bargeton is a muse to many of the local artists and writers, and Lousteau is immediately drawn to her. The novel explores the themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of success. It also delves into the complexities of social class and the rigid hierarchy of French society in the 19th century. Balzac's writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and The Muse of the Department is no exception. Overall, The Muse of the Department is a captivating and insightful novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into French society during the 19th century. It is a must-read for fans of Balzac's work and anyone interested in French literature and culture.This strange production caused a great ferment in the departments of the Allier, the Nievre, and the Cher, proud to possess a poet capable of rivalry with the glories of Paris. Paquita la Sevillane, by Jan Diaz, was published in the Echo du Morvan, a review which for eighteen months maintained its existence in spite of provincial indifference. Some knowing persons at Nevers declared that Jan Diaz was making fun of the new school.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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