Maitre Cornelius (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161441031)

Maitre Cornelius is a novel written by Honore De Balzac, a French author, and published in 1831. The book is set in the 17th century and follows the story of Cornelius van Baerle, a tulip grower from Haarlem in the Netherlands. The main plot of the book revolves around the political and religious events of the time, including the struggle for power between the Dutch and the Spanish.Cornelius, the protagonist, is a passionate and talented tulip grower who becomes embroiled in political turmoil when he is accused of treason and imprisoned by the Spanish. During his imprisonment, Cornelius meets the mysterious and enigmatic Rosa, who becomes his companion and confidante. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind Cornelius' imprisonment and clear his name.The novel is a complex and multifaceted work that explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. Balzac's writing is rich and detailed, with vivid descriptions of the Dutch landscape and the intricacies of tulip cultivation. The characters are well-developed and nuanced, with each one contributing to the complex web of intrigue and deception that drives the plot forward.Overall, Maitre Cornelius is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that showcases Balzac's mastery of the craft of storytelling. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, political intrigue, and the human condition.In short, sire, I found myself this morning robbed of those jewels you admired so much. They have been ravished from me, sire! To steal the jewels of the Elector of Bavaria! those scoundrels respect nothing! they'll steal your kingdom if you don't take care. As soon as I missed the jewels I went up to the room of that apprentice, who is, assuredly, a past-master in thieving. This time we don't lack proof.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: 1161441034
ISBN-13: 9781161441031
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 60
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d