Droll Stories V1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169262058)

""Droll Stories V1"" is a collection of humorous short stories written by the renowned French author, Honore De Balzac. The book is divided into three sections, each containing a variety of tales that are filled with wit, satire, and irony. The stories are set in different time periods and locations, ranging from medieval France to the Renaissance era. The characters in the book are diverse, including peasants, nobles, and clergy, and each story provides a unique insight into the human condition. The book is highly regarded for its clever and entertaining storytelling, as well as its commentary on the social and political issues of the time. Overall, ""Droll Stories V1"" is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys classic literature, humor, and satire.Bruyn did not know what would become of him when he saw thus fall all the happiness of his old age, and he would to save her have shown her this page. He ordered him to be sought, but Rene had run off at full speed, fearing he should be killed; and departed for the lands beyond the seas, in order to accomplish his vow of religion. When Blanche had learned from the above-mentioned abbot the penitence imposed upon her well beloved, she fell into a state of great melancholy, saying at times, ""Where is he, the poor unfortunate, who is in the middle of great dangers for love of me?""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.

Author: Honore De Balzac
ISBN-10: 1169262058
ISBN-13: 9781169262058
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d