Honoré de Balzac

A Passion in the Desert (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring primal instincts and human connection in the Egyptian wilderness
Übersetzer: Dowson, Ernest Christopher

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "A Passion in the Desert," Honorv© de Balzac crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the psychological intricacies of love, isolation, and desire within the stark, unforgiving landscape of the Sahara. The novella intricately weaves a tale of a French soldier, lost in the desert, who forms an unlikely bond with a wild, enigmatic panther. Rich in sensual imagery and existential contemplation, Balzac's prose mirrors the Romantic literary tradition, while also foreshadowing the existential themes that would later resonate through modern literature. Through this poignant exploration, Balzac challenges readers to confront the primal instincts that underpin both human and animal behavior, reminding us of the raw and unrefined nature of passion amidst desolation. Honorv© de Balzac, a luminary of 19th-century literature, is widely recognized for his extensive work in "La Comv©die Humaine," which provides a comprehensive panorama of French society. Born in a time of societal upheaval, Balzac's experiences with love, loss, and ambition undoubtedly influenced the vivid emotional landscapes he portrayed in his writing. His fascination with the human condition, combined with a profound understanding of both urban and rural life, informs the depth of characters and the vivid settings in his oeuvre. For readers exploring themes of love and the complexities of human instincts, "A Passion in the Desert" is an essential addition to their literary repertoire. Balzac's ability to infuse a simple tale with profound philosophical insights will resonate with anyone intrigued by the interplay between civilization and nature, desire and despair. This work invites readers to reflect on their own passions amidst the vast wilderness of life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 110
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. März 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066107659
• Artikelnr.: 59303830

Autorenporträt

Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist, short story writer, and playwright. Regarded as one of the key figures of French and European literature, Balzac's realist approach to writing would influence Charles Dickens, Émile Zola, Henry James, Gustave Flaubert, and Karl Marx. With a precocious attitude and fierce intellect, Balzac struggled first in school and then in business before dedicating himself to the pursuit of writing as both an art and a profession. His distinctly industrious work routine-he spent hours each day writing furiously by hand and made extensive edits during the publication process-led to a prodigious output of dozens of novels, stories, plays, and novellas. La Comédie humaine, Balzac's most famous work, is a sequence of 91 finished and 46 unfinished stories, novels, and essays with which he attempted to realistically and exhaustively portray every aspect of French society during the early-nineteenth century.