A Street of Paris and Its Inhabitant by Honoré de Balzac

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Author Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Illustrator Courboin, François, 1865-1926
Translator Pène du Bois, Henri, 1858-1906
Uniform Title Une rue de Paris et son habitant. English
Title A Street of Paris and Its Inhabitant
Credits Produced by Dagny, John Bickers and David Widger
Summary "A Street of Paris and Its Inhabitant" by Honoré de Balzac is a character-driven narrative likely written in the early to mid-19th century. This work is a part of Balzac's larger collection known as "La Comédie Humaine," which explores various aspects of society through richly detailed characters and settings. The likely topic centers around the daily life and observations of the inhabitants of a particular Parisian street, highlighting their peculiar traits and interactions. The story primarily follows Professor Jean Nepomucene Apollodore Marmus de Saint-Leu, an esteemed yet absent-minded man of science who navigates the streets of Paris. As the professor embarks on his daily life, he is assisted by his devoted servant, Madame Adolphe, who is keenly aware of his forgetfulness and propensity for distraction. Navigating through his mundane errands, Marmus encounters various challenges that reflect his scholarly demeanor and obliviousness to everyday affairs—exemplified by his interactions with townsfolk and his internal monologues about scientific theories. Through a blend of humor and poignancy, Balzac paints a portrait of a man lost in thought, tussling with the demands of life amidst the backdrop of Parisian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 8150
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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