Louis Lambert

by Honore de Balzac

Overview

Honora de Balzac is the narrator of this novel about Louis Lambert, a child prodigy. Balzac and Lambert are portrayed as students in Paris. They are both social outcasts who develop a love of philosophy. After a psychic dream, Lambert writes a metaphysical treatise that is later destroyed by a teacher. Lambert and Balzac have conflicting views and Lambert moves to Paris for further study. Lambert ultimately moves to the country to live with his uncle, falls in love, and gradually goes insane.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789357383189
Publisher:	Alpha Editions
Publication date:	06/08/2023
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.26(d)

About the Author

Honoré de Balzac, né Honoré Balzac à Tours le 20 mai 1799, et mort à Paris le 18 août 1850, est un écrivain français.