Balzac's classic philosophical novel about a young man (Raphael)
torn between two women, one whom he loves but who does not
reciprocate his affections (Foedora, the "woman without a heart")
and one who loves him but for whom initially he has only fraternal
feelings (Pauline). The sentimental drama is associated with a
philosophical one in allegorical form: how does a man live his life
... with intensity but in an existence of short duration, or
without desires in a long life? The drama is expressed through the
talisman, a wild ass's skin, given to the hero by an old antique
dealer. The skin has magical powers: it enables the owner to
satisfy any desire, but it shrinks each time it is used. The
owner's life is mirrored by the shrinking skin. This edition
reproduces the text of the first edition of the novel (1831) and is
the only available edition of this version. The book comes with a
cd-rom on which the reader will find a critical apparatus prepared
by Andrew Oliver, a well-known Balzac scholar.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Les Romans de Balzac, 4 |
Release date: |
February 2014 |
First published: |
February 2014 |
Editors: |
Andrew Oliver
|
Authors: |
Honore De Balzac
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
356 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4961-0158-7 |
Languages: |
French
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Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4961-0158-8 |
Barcode: |
9781496101587 |
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