Lost Illusions by Honoré de Balzac (Book Analysis) (eBook)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

Bright Summaries (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2018
50 Seiten
BrightSummaries.com (Verlag)
978-2-8080-1139-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Unlock the more straightforward side of Lost Illusions with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Lost Illusions by Honore de Balzac, a semi-autobiographical novel that draws on aspects of the author's own experiences as a printer, writer, journalist and would-be inventor. It centres on a pair of childhood friends from Angouleme, one of whom seeks fame and fortune in Paris while the other struggles to keep his printing business afloat in his hometown. However, the corruption and decadence of Paris may lead them both to ruin... Lost Illusions is the longest novel in Honore de Balzac's monumental series La Comedie Humaine, which comprised more than 90 loosely connected works of fiction that aimed to create a comprehensive portrait of French society. Balzac is considered to be one of the most important French authors of the 19th century, and was one of the leading figures of the realist movement.Find out everything you need to know about Lost Illusions in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:* A complete plot summary* Character studies* Key themes and symbols* Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.11.2018
• Reihe/Serie: BrightSummaries.com
• Reihe/Serie: BrightSummaries.com
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Spielen / Lernen ► Lernen / Lernspiele
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Bildungstheorie
• Schlagworte: Autobiographical novel • book analysis • book notes • BrightSummaries.com • contrasts • Corruption • Honoré de Balzac • hypocrisy • Journalism • La Comédie Humaine • Literature • Lost Illusions • Paris • reading guides • Realism • revenge • study aids • Summary
• ISBN-10: 2-8080-1139-3 / 2808011393
• ISBN-13: 978-2-8080-1139-6 / 9782808011396