Honoré de Balzac

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The Elixir of Life (eBook, PDF)

Beschreibung

This is one of Balzac's fantastic reality tales, not only resounding in the supernatural and the occult, in diabolical elixirs, eternal life or in a piece of the conscious body that returns to the life of a corpse. The short story is about eternal life. However, this is an eternal life story with a horrific twist. Balzac makes another social critique, pointing out how the failing society in the ethics from this tale's time views some types of people: "Truly tender, delicate, fair, generous, prudent and brave did not deserve the least regard among men." In other words, behind the beautiful curtain of fantasy and the satanic, there is a tale that defies the moral and common standards of the institutions that underpin that society.

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Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, and a towering figure in the history of realism in literature. His magnum opus, 'La Comédie humaine', a multi-volume collection of interlinked novels and stories delving into the intricacies of French society, cemented his reputation as a keen observer of detail and an astute chronicler of social mores. Within this grand tapestry, 'The Elixir of Life' is one of his lesser-known yet fascinating works, showcasing his interest in themes of fate, mortality, and desire. Balzac's literary style is marked by his exhaustive character development, intricate plots, and the psychological depth with which he endowed his creations. Often drawing upon his vast knowledge of history, society, and the human psyche, Balzac's works have not only entertained but have also provided valuable insights into the 19th-century French bourgeoisie and its underlying struggles. His influence on subsequent writers, from Marcel Proust to Charles Dickens, is inestimable, with his work serving as a cornerstone for the realist movement in European literature. Balzac's oeuvre remains a subject of study for its artistic merit and its incisive treatment of the perennial aspects of human experience.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: iOnlineShopping.com
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788832552508
• Artikelnr.: 55853929