The Illustrious Gaudissart. A Satirical Exploration of Ambition and Deception in 19th Century France

Par : HONORÉ DE BALZAC, Katharine Prescott Wormeley
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  • Nombre de pages131
  • FormatePub
  • ISBN4057664570239
  • EAN4057664570239
  • Date de parution05/12/2019
  • Protection num.Digital Watermarking
  • Taille493 Ko
  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurGOOD PRESS

Résumé

In "The Illustrious Gaudissart, " Honor?© de Balzac delivers a vibrant satire encapsulated within the fabric of his broader literary project, "La Com?©die Humaine." Through the character of Gaudissart, a shrewd and flamboyant traveling salesman, Balzac explores the relentless pursuit of social mobility and the often ludicrous nature of ambition in 19th-century France. The novella employs a rich, descriptive prose style interwoven with keen psychological insights, highlighting the absurdities of human interactions and the complexities of the emerging bourgeois society.
Balzac'Äôs humor and acute observations illuminate the often-stark realities of life, revealing the tangled dynamics of commerce, art, and social status in a rapidly changing world. Honor?© de Balzac, a prolific French novelist and playwright, was a pioneering figure in the development of the realist novel, and his works reflect a deep understanding of the sociopolitical currents of his time. Born in 1799, Balzac drew from his own experiences of poverty and ambition to portray the struggles of various social classes.
"The Illustrious Gaudissart" encapsulates his interest in human folly and the relentless pursuit of success, elements that resonate throughout his extensive body of work. Readers seeking an incisive exploration of ambition and the human condition will find "The Illustrious Gaudissart" to be an enlightening and entertaining experience. With its blend of humor and social critique, this novella serves as a quintessential representation of Balzac'Äôs literary genius, providing timeless insights that continue to hold relevance in contemporary society.
In "The Illustrious Gaudissart, " Honor?© de Balzac delivers a vibrant satire encapsulated within the fabric of his broader literary project, "La Com?©die Humaine." Through the character of Gaudissart, a shrewd and flamboyant traveling salesman, Balzac explores the relentless pursuit of social mobility and the often ludicrous nature of ambition in 19th-century France. The novella employs a rich, descriptive prose style interwoven with keen psychological insights, highlighting the absurdities of human interactions and the complexities of the emerging bourgeois society.
Balzac'Äôs humor and acute observations illuminate the often-stark realities of life, revealing the tangled dynamics of commerce, art, and social status in a rapidly changing world. Honor?© de Balzac, a prolific French novelist and playwright, was a pioneering figure in the development of the realist novel, and his works reflect a deep understanding of the sociopolitical currents of his time. Born in 1799, Balzac drew from his own experiences of poverty and ambition to portray the struggles of various social classes.
"The Illustrious Gaudissart" encapsulates his interest in human folly and the relentless pursuit of success, elements that resonate throughout his extensive body of work. Readers seeking an incisive exploration of ambition and the human condition will find "The Illustrious Gaudissart" to be an enlightening and entertaining experience. With its blend of humor and social critique, this novella serves as a quintessential representation of Balzac'Äôs literary genius, providing timeless insights that continue to hold relevance in contemporary society.
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