The Works of Honoré De Balzac ...: The Magic Skin, the Quest of the Absolute, and Other Stories. University Edition; University Edition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020027529)

In this classic collection of short stories, Balzac probes the depths of human desire and ambition. From the darkly supernatural 'The Magic Skin', to the philosophical treatise 'The Quest of the Absolute', this book is sure to captivate and intrigue readers with its vivid characters and intricate plots.

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