Modeste Mignon And Other Stories (1898) - Paperback

by Honor de Balzac (Author), Clara Bell (Translator), George Saintbury (Foreword by)

Modeste Mignon And Other Stories is a collection of short stories by the renowned French author, Honor����� de Balzac. The book was first published in 1898 and features a collection of tales that explore themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships.The titular story, Modeste Mignon, is a romantic tale that follows the life of a young woman who is torn between her love for a poet and her father's desire for her to marry a wealthy suitor. Other stories in the collection include The Unknown Masterpiece, which delves into the world of art and the struggle of a painter to create a masterpiece, and The Ball at Sceaux, which explores the dynamics of high society and the pursuit of wealth and status.Balzac's writing style is known for its realism and attention to detail, and this collection is no exception. The stories are richly detailed and offer a glimpse into the lives of characters from different walks of life, from struggling artists to wealthy aristocrats.Overall, Modeste Mignon And Other Stories is a captivating collection of tales that showcase Balzac's mastery of the short story form and his ability to capture the complexities of the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.