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One of the most famous of Honore de Balzac's novels, "Lost Illusions" paints a faithful picture of the spectacular but superficial world of mid-19th century French society, and the indissoluble relationship between the bourgeois and aristocratic classes. Originally published serially from 1837 to 1843, the story features the main characters Lucien Chardon, a vain and naïve poet and journalist, and his friend and brother-in-law David Sechard, an innovative, hard-working young printer from the provincial Angouleme, with aspirations to revolutionize the production of paper and provide for his new family. The victim of a callous father and unscrupulous competitors, David finds himself in constant turmoil from the reckless exploits and betrayals of his friend Lucien. Lucien, in contrast, is full of grand dreams and aspirations and must leave for Paris as the result of a scandalous affair. He seeks fame and fortune in the city as a poet, while his impetuous actions wreak havoc for many at home. Readers will be drawn to the intertwined stories of these two men in a novel that exemplifies the eternal battles of love, ambition, greed, loyalty, vanity, and betrayal. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the translation of Ellen Marriage.
| ISBN-13 | 9781420962956 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1420962957 |
| Weight | 1.39 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.50 x 1.26 x 8.50 In |
| List Price | $15.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Digireads.com Publishing |
| Published On | 2019-09-30 |
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