Project Gutenberg 2006-02-03 Public domain in the USA. 129 Wilson, Epiphanius 1845 1916 McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker) 1874 1960 Walker, Joseph McSpadden, Joseph Walker Introduction to the Dramas of Balzac Produced by John Bickers and Dagny "Introduction to the Dramas of Balzac" by Epiphanius Wilson and J. Walker McSpadden is a critical exploration of the lesser-known dramatic works of the renowned French novelist Honoré de Balzac. This book, written in the early 20th century, serves as an analysis and introduction to Balzac’s five plays, shedding light on his foray into the realm of drama which is often overshadowed by his famed novels. The authors discuss the stylistic elements and themes present in Balzac's plays, offering insights into how his theatrical works reflect his broader literary preoccupations with French society and the human condition. The summary of the book delves into the distinct characteristics of Balzac's dramas, such as "Vautrin," "Les Ressources de Quinola," "Pamela Giraud," "La Maratre," and "Mercadet." Each play showcases Balzac’s narrative style, focusing on the complex interplay of social themes and character motivations. While his dramas are marked by an intricate depiction of characters and their psychological depths, the authors argue that Balzac’s approach results in challenges for stage representation, often lacking the dynamic action expected from theatrical works. Through comprehensive critiques of these plays, the book emphasizes Balzac’s unique contributions to drama, his experimental nature, and ultimately presents an evaluation of his theatrical legacy that invites readers to appreciate the fierce intelligence and depth in his dramatic writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 French drama -- 19th century -- History and criticism PQ Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: French Literature 52820 2025-08-04T06:34:28.901259 text/html 52641 2025-01-11T21:35:24.684982 text/html 108478 2025-08-04T06:34:34.014224 application/epub+zip 107298 2025-08-04T06:34:31.857236 application/epub+zip 84494 2025-08-04T06:34:30.765239 application/epub+zip 267671 2025-08-04T06:34:35.543224 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260428 2025-08-04T06:34:33.330239 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227709 2022-09-04T11:12:40.396656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 43509 2025-08-04T06:34:28.688238 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43454 2006-02-03T08:11:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17867 2025-08-04T06:34:35.706203 application/rdf+xml 19863 2025-08-04T06:34:31.258224 image/jpeg 4546 2025-08-04T06:34:31.011242 image/jpeg 16954 2006-02-03T08:12:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 109264 2025-08-04T06:34:28.907246 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