Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2006-02-03 Public domain in the USA. 77 Wilson, Epiphanius 1845 1916 McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker) 1874 1960 Walker, Joseph McSpadden, Joseph Walker Introduction to the Dramas of Balzac Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by John Bickers and Dagny "Introduction to the Dramas of Balzac" by Epiphanius Wilson and J. Walker McSpadden is a critical exploration of the lesser-known dramatic works of the renowned French novelist Honoré de Balzac. This book, written in the early 20th century, serves as an analysis and introduction to Balzac’s five plays, shedding light on his foray into the realm of drama which is often overshadowed by his famed novels. The authors discuss the stylistic elements and themes present in Balzac's plays, offering insights into how his theatrical works reflect his broader literary preoccupations with French society and the human condition. The summary of the book delves into the distinct characteristics of Balzac's dramas, such as "Vautrin," "Les Ressources de Quinola," "Pamela Giraud," "La Maratre," and "Mercadet." Each play showcases Balzac’s narrative style, focusing on the complex interplay of social themes and character motivations. While his dramas are marked by an intricate depiction of characters and their psychological depths, the authors argue that Balzac’s approach results in challenges for stage representation, often lacking the dynamic action expected from theatrical works. Through comprehensive critiques of these plays, the book emphasizes Balzac’s unique contributions to drama, his experimental nature, and ultimately presents an evaluation of his theatrical legacy that invites readers to appreciate the fierce intelligence and depth in his dramatic writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 French drama -- 19th century -- History and criticism PQ Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature 52648 52580 2024-10-04T08:05:03.875181 2023-10-04T07:39:24.817074 text/html text/html 52641 52573 2024-10-04T08:05:04.093155 2023-10-04T07:39:24.969075 text/html text/html 108403 2024-10-04T08:05:09.699116 application/epub+zip 107304 2024-10-04T08:05:07.388122 application/epub+zip 84498 2024-10-04T08:05:06.164212 application/epub+zip 267685 2024-10-04T08:05:11.308165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260428 2024-10-04T08:05:08.954128 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227709 2022-09-04T11:12:40.396656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 43509 43492 2024-10-04T08:05:03.647112 2023-10-04T07:39:24.674085 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 43454 2006-02-03T08:11:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16954 2006-02-03T08:12:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19437 2024-10-04T08:05:11.435222 application/rdf+xml 19863 2024-10-04T08:05:06.721133 image/jpeg 4546 2024-10-04T08:05:06.444142 image/jpeg 109199 2024-10-04T08:05:04.099140 application/octet-stream application/zip