Project Gutenberg 2003-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 231 Keim, Albert 1876 1947 Lumet, Louis 1872 1923 Cooper, Frederic Taber 1864 1937 Cooper, Fridericus Taber Honoré de Balzac Sue Asscher and Rebecca Trump "Honoré de Balzac" by Albert Keim and Louis Lumet is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and legacy of the esteemed novelist Honoré de Balzac, exploring his early years, influences, and the challenges he faced on the path to becoming a literary giant. The narrative likely highlights his formative experiences, the intricacies of his family dynamics, and the characteristics that shaped his artistic vision. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Balzac’s life, beginning with a reflection on his funeral where Victor Hugo praised his achievements amid the debates surrounding his worth. It traces his birth in Tours in 1799 to his parents' backgrounds, particularly focusing on his father, who had unique philosophical views and ambitions for his son. Despite being burdened by a strict family environment and the pressures of societal expectations, Balzac demonstrated precocious talent and a fierce determination to pursue writing. The text introduces his early education, familial relationships, particularly with his mother and sister, and his burgeoning ambitions, establishing a foundation for understanding the man behind the profound literary contributions he would later make. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 Novelists, French -- 19th century -- Biography PQ Text Category: Biographies Category: French Literature 322458 2025-07-10T07:00:10.732660 text/html 283633 2025-07-10T05:34:53 text/html 603862 2025-07-10T07:00:26.452081 application/epub+zip 602515 2025-07-10T07:00:18.649572 application/epub+zip 186902 2025-07-10T07:00:14.155605 application/epub+zip 735243 2025-07-10T07:00:33.406098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 711499 2025-07-10T07:00:25.506085 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303905 2022-09-02T10:54:58.274795 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284230 2025-07-10T07:00:10.079618 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 264457 2025-07-10T05:34:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20813 2025-07-10T07:00:33.554014 application/rdf+xml 12298 2025-07-10T07:00:18.062597 image/jpeg 3217 2025-07-10T07:00:17.818562 image/jpeg 574107 2025-07-10T07:00:11.026615 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia