Lost Illusions by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Translator Marriage, Ellen, 1865-1946
Uniform Title Illusions Perdues. English
Title Lost Illusions
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Two Poets -- A Distinguished Provincial at Paris -- Eve and David.
Credits Produced by Dagny
Summary "Lost Illusions" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the early 19th century. This intricate story revolves around the lives of several characters, particularly focusing on David Sechard and his interactions with his father, Jerome-Nicolas Sechard, as well as his friend Lucien Chardon. The narrative dives into themes of ambition, the struggles of a provincial printer navigating the socio-political dynamics of the time, and the pursuit of artistic dreams against a backdrop of societal constraints. The opening of "Lost Illusions" sets the stage in Angouleme, where Jerome-Nicolas Sechard, a former journeyman pressman, has created a printing business amid the complexities of post-revolutionary France. As the story unfolds, we are introduced to David, his father's ambitious yet greedy nature, and the financial pressure that looms over their printing establishment, especially with the competition from Cointet Brothers. David's bond with Lucien highlights the juxtaposition of their aspirations—David's grounded approach to business and Lucien's lofty literary ambitions. This introduction paints a vivid portrait of provincial life filled with hopes and struggles, touching on familial dynamics, economic hardship, and the quest for artistic and personal fulfillment, all ripe for further exploration as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 13159
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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