Unconscious Comedians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419191831)

Unconscious Comedians is a novel by the renowned French author Honore de Balzac. The story revolves around a group of artists and performers who are struggling to make a living in Paris during the 19th century. The main characters include a failed actor, a struggling musician, a destitute painter, and a poet who is disillusioned with his art.Despite their hardships, the characters find solace in each other's company and often engage in witty banter and humorous antics. However, their lives take a dramatic turn when they become involved in a love triangle that threatens to tear their group apart.As the story unfolds, Balzac explores themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. He also provides a vivid portrayal of the bohemian lifestyle in Paris during this period, capturing the struggles and triumphs of those who dared to pursue their dreams.Unconscious Comedians is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and those interested in the history of Parisian culture. Balzac's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions of his characters' lives make this novel a must-read for anyone who loves great literature.One morning as he ate his breakfast and cursed his fate, he picked up a newspaper savagely. The following lines, ending an article, struck Gazonal as if the mysterious voice which speaks to gamblers before they win had sounded in his ear: ""Our celebrated landscape painter, Leon de Lora, lately returned from Italy, will exhibit several pictures at the Salon; thus the exhibition promises, as we see, to be most brilliant.""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: 1419191837
ISBN-13: 9781419191831
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.50w x 0.16d