Honoré de Balzac

Letters to Madame Hanska, born Countess Rzewuska, afterwards Madame Honoré de Balzac, 1833-1846 (eBook, ePUB)

Love and Literary Musings: A Romantic Correspondence
Übersetzer: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Letters to Madame Hanska, 1833-1846," Honorv© de Balzac presents a profound collection of correspondences that reveal the intimate and complex relationship between the author and his correspondent, the Countess Louise d'Agoult, who later became his wife. These letters are notable not only for their heartfelt expression of love and longing but also for their reflections on the intellectual currents of 19th-century France, infused with Balzac'Äôs characteristic realism and fervent passion. The literary style oscillates between confessional and epistolary, offering readers a glimpse into Balzac's thought processes, creative struggles, and philosophical musings that complement his renowned works in "La Comv©die Humaine." Balzac, a prominent figure in the literary movement of Realism, was profoundly influenced by his tumultuous personal experiences and his fervent devotion to literary production. His correspondence with Madame Hanska, whom he referred to as his muse, provides critical insight into his creative genius as well as the societal norms of their time. Their relationship spanned years of separation and yearning, which further enriched the depth of these letters, illustrating the relentless pursuit of both love and literary accomplishment. This collection is highly recommended for readers interested in the interplay between personal life and literary creation, as it not only illuminates Balzac'Äôs emotional landscape but also serves as a testament to the power of love in shaping an artist'Äôs work. "Letters to Madame Hanska" is an essential read for anyone wishing to delve deeper into the mind of one of the nineteenth century's greatest writers, revealing how personal passion fuels artistic inspiration.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 715
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066152031
• Artikelnr.: 58930670

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.