La comédie humaine of Honoré de Balzac
By: [Introductions by W. P. Trent and the author]
Series: Balzac's Works
Publisher: Century
Published: 1904
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng; fre
Notes: Translated from French.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Philosophical studies: The magic skin. Christ in Flanders. Melmoth reconciled.; title: v. 2. Scenes from provincial life: Eugenie Grandet. A study of woman. Another study of woman. La grande Bretêche. Domestic peace. The imaginary mistress.; title: v. 3. Scenes from Parisian life: Cousin Pons.; title: v. 4. Scenes from Parisian life: The rise and fall of César Birotteau. The secrets of a princess.; title: v. 5. Scenes from private life: Father Goriot. The unconscious humorists. Gaudissart the great.; title: v. 6. Scenes from country life: The country doctor. The vensetta. Colonel Chabert.; title: v. 7. Scenes from military life: The Chouans. A passion in the desert.