Cousin Pons by Honoré de Balzac
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Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
English
"Cousin Pons" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel published in 1847. It follows Sylvain Pons, a modest musician with two passions: collecting art and fine dining. When a matchmaking scheme for his wealthy cousins fails, Pons is cast out—but his relatives soon discover his art collection's immense value. What follows is a ruthless struggle as greedy figu...
the corrupting power of money and the vulnerability of those who cherish beauty over wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Linda Gonzalez
1 year agoI decided to give this a try based on a colleague's recommendation, the inclusion of diverse viewpoints strengthens the overall narrative. I'll be recommending this to my students and colleagues alike.
Emily Thompson
6 months agoClear, concise, and incredibly informative.