The Member For Arcis: Le Depute D'Arcis (1898) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120903365)

The Member For Arcis: Le Depute D�������Arcis (1898) is a novel by Honore De Balzac. It is a part of his famous series of novels called The Human Comedy. The story is set in the town of Arcis-sur-Aube, where the election for a new member of parliament is about to take place. The incumbent, Simon Giguet, is facing a tough challenge from his opponent, Maxime de Trailles. The novel explores the political intrigue and personal relationships that shape the election campaign. It also delves into the social and economic issues of the time, such as the struggle of the working class and the corruption of the political system. The Member For Arcis is a complex and insightful portrayal of French society in the 19th century, and is considered one of Balzac's finest works.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: 112090336X
ISBN-13: 9781120903365
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2010
Pages: 534
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.08d