{"product_id":"the-quest-of-the-absolute-honore-de-balzac-9781425462208","title":"The Quest Of The Absolute","description":"\"\"The Quest Of The Absolute\"\" is a novel by Honore de Balzac, first published in 1834. The story revolves around a wealthy and ambitious young man named Balthazar Claes, who becomes obsessed with the idea of discovering the secret of the absolute, a hypothetical substance that would allow him to create the perfect painting. Claes spends all his time and money on his quest, neglecting his family and business in the process. His wife and children are torn between their love for him and their frustration with his obsession. Meanwhile, a young artist named Porbus becomes Claes' prot�����g����� and collaborator, but he also harbors feelings for Claes' daughter. As Claes' obsession reaches its climax, the consequences of his actions become increasingly tragic. The novel explores themes of ambition, obsession, love, and the pursuit of perfection, and is considered one of Balzac's most philosophical works.THIS 236 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Country Doctor; The Quest of the Absolute; and Other Novels, by Honore de Balzac. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766171175.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Honore De Balzac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1425462200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781425462208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/08\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.50d","brand":"Honore De Balzac","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43934834852095,"sku":"9781425462208","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_209ab9cd-214b-4281-bdb7-80b6e185b954.jpg?v=1681416326","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-quest-of-the-absolute-honore-de-balzac-9781425462208","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}