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Honoré de Balzac's 'The Alkahest or The House of Claës' tells the story of a wealthy Dutch family who become obsessed with alchemy and the pursuit of the elusive 'alkahest', a universal solvent that could transform any substance into gold. The novel explores themes of ambition, desire, and the corrupting influence of wealth, and features a cast of complex and intriguing characters whose fates are intimately entwined. With its richly drawn setting and thought-provoking themes, 'The Alkahest or The House of Claës' is a true classic of French literature. This work has been selected by scholars as…mehr

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Honoré de Balzac's 'The Alkahest or The House of Claës' tells the story of a wealthy Dutch family who become obsessed with alchemy and the pursuit of the elusive 'alkahest', a universal solvent that could transform any substance into gold. The novel explores themes of ambition, desire, and the corrupting influence of wealth, and features a cast of complex and intriguing characters whose fates are intimately entwined. With its richly drawn setting and thought-provoking themes, 'The Alkahest or The House of Claës' is a true classic of French literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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