{"product_id":"the-complete-novelettes-of-honore-walter-j-black-co-9781025564364","title":"The Complete Novelettes of Honore De Balzac: In One Volume","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Complete Novelettes of Honore De Balzac: In One Volume\" brings together a masterful selection of shorter fiction from one of the most influential figures in world literature. \u003cb\u003eHonoré de Balzac\u003c\/b\u003e, a pioneer of realism, meticulously documented the intricacies of 19th-century French society, and these novelettes offer a concentrated look into his profound understanding of human nature. This collection showcases Balzac's unparalleled ability to weave complex narratives that span the breadth of the human experience, from the corridors of power and high fashion to the humble dwellings of the working class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these pages, readers will encounter a diverse array of characters driven by ambition, love, avarice, and social climbing. These stories serve as essential components of Balzac's grand project, \"The Human Comedy\", providing poignant insights into the social, political, and economic forces that shaped post-Napoleonic France. With sharp wit and psychological depth, Balzac explores the tension between individual desires and societal expectations. Whether portraying tragic romance or biting social satire, \"The Complete Novelettes of Honore De Balzac: In One Volume\" remains a cornerstone of literary history, offering timeless observations on the virtues and vices of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Walter J Black Co\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025564367\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025564364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.38d","brand":"Walter J Black Co","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48588497322239,"sku":"9781025564364","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-complete-novelettes-of-honore-walter-j-black-co-9781025564364","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}