Parisians in the Country (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161447408)

""Parisians In The Country"" is a novel written by Honore De Balzac, a renowned French author. The book tells the story of a group of Parisians who decide to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and retreat to the countryside. The group consists of a wealthy banker, an artist, a journalist, and a young woman. As they settle into their new surroundings, they encounter a variety of characters, including farmers, landowners, and other locals. The novel explores the clash between urban and rural lifestyles, as well as the complexities of human relationships. It also delves into the themes of love, ambition, and social class. Through the characters' experiences and interactions, Balzac paints a vivid picture of French society in the mid-19th century. ""Parisians In The Country"" is a timeless classic that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the human condition.The country gentleman, lodging at the Hotel de Mayence, Rue Saint-Honore, near the Place Vendome, one morning received a visit from a confidential agent of the Ministry, who was an expert in ""winding up"" business. This elegant personage, who stepped out of an elegant cab, and was dressed in the most elegant style, was requested to walk up to No. 3--that is to say, to the third floor, to a small room where he found his provincial concocting a cup of coffee over his bedroom fire.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: 1161447407
ISBN-13: 9781161447408
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d