Honoré de Balzac

Bureaucracy (eBook, ePUB)

Navigating the Absurdities of the Bureaucratic Machine
Übersetzer: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Bureaucracy," Honorv© de Balzac presents a keen examination of the intricate workings of the administrative state, drawing readers into the labyrinth of political and social machinery that defines 19th-century France. With his characteristic realism and acute attention to detail, Balzac explores the often tedious yet critical role of bureaucracy in shaping individual destinies. The text serves as both a satire and a serious critique of the bureaucratic system, reflecting the author'Äôs mastery of character development and narrative complexity, while offering a prescient commentary on the pervasive influence of bureaucratic institutions in society. Honorv© de Balzac, a leading figure in the literary movement of realism, immersed himself in the socio-political landscape of his time, which undoubtedly influenced his depictions of power and governance. His extensive oeuvre, the "La Comv©die Humaine," depicts the multifaceted nature of human existence and societal structures, providing invaluable context for understanding the dynamics of bureaucracy. Balzac'Äôs experiences as a struggling writer and his observations of the political upheavals of the era inform his incisive critique of administrative life. "Bureaucracy" is a compelling read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of literature and political thought. Balzac's incisive insights remain remarkably relevant today, offering a reflective lens through which to scrutinize the bureaucratic systems we navigate. This work is not just a historical artifact but a timeless exploration of the human condition amid the constraints of societal structures.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 259
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664615985
• Artikelnr.: 58499443

Autorenporträt

Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and dramatist who lived from 1799 to 1850. One of the most significant writers of the 19th century, he is regarded as such. Many people believe La Comédie Humaine, his masterwork, to be his finest work. His mother was Anne-Charlotte-Laure Sallambier, and his father was Bernard-François Balssa. He was the Balzacs' second child. Honoré Balzac spent his first two years of life living with a wet nurse after being abandoned as a newborn. From the age of 10, Balzac attended the Oratorian grammar school in Vendôme. "Look at the beautiful ones we sent the academy back!" was how his grandma put it. On a bridge over the River Loire, he attempted suicide. Balzac wrote El Verdugo shortly after his father died. It is the story of a 30-year-old man who kills his father (Balzac was 30 years old at the time). This was Honoré de Balzac's first piece of work. After courting her for five years, Balzac wed Countess Eve de Balzac (formerly Countess Haska) in Ukraine in 1850. On Sunday, August 18, 1850, five months after his wedding, Balzac died in the company of his mother; Eve de Balzac (previously Countess Haska) having retired to bed. Balzac is buried in Paris' Père Lachaise Cemetery.