A Man of Business (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781514821268)

"[...]give any further description of these personages, all bearers of illustrious names in the _Comedie Humaine_. Young La Palferine, in spite of his title of Count and his great descent, which, alas! means a great descent in fortune likewise, had honored the notary's little establishment with his presence. At dinner, in such a house, one does not expect to meet the patriarchal beef, the skinny fowl and salad of domestic and family life, nor is there any attempt at the hypocritical conversation of drawing-rooms furnished with highly respectable matrons. When, alas! will respectability be charming? When will the [...]."

Author: Clara Bell, Honore De Balzac
ISBN-10: 1514821265
ISBN-13: 9781514821268
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 07/04/2015
Pages: 54
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.11d