Cousin Pons

by Honorï de Balzac, Ellen Marriage

Overview

Honore de Balzac's "Cousin Pons" offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century Parisian society through the lens of family and social dynamics. A powerful example of French realism, the novel provides insightful social commentary that remains relevant today. Balzac masterfully depicts the intricate relationships and often-unforgiving realities of life in Paris.

As a classic work of French literature, "Cousin Pons" explores universal themes of human connection and the complexities of societal structures. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to immerse themselves in Balzac's world, experiencing the rich detail and enduring narrative that have cemented his place as a literary giant. Perfect for those interested in historical fiction and timeless literary works.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023024532
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist, short story writer, and playwright. Regarded as one of the key figures of French and European literature, Balzac’s realist approach to writing would influence Charles Dickens, Émile Zola, Henry James, Gustave Flaubert, and Karl Marx. With a precocious attitude and fierce intellect, Balzac struggled first in school and then in business before dedicating himself to the pursuit of writing as both an art and a profession. His distinctly industrious work routine—he spent hours each day writing furiously by hand and made extensive edits during the publication process—led to a prodigious output of dozens of novels, stories, plays, and novellas. La Comédie humaine, Balzac’s most famous work, is a sequence of 91 finished and 46 unfinished stories, novels, and essays with which he attempted to realistically and exhaustively portray every aspect of French society during the early-nineteenth century.