Droll Stories — Complete by Honoré de Balzac
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Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
English
"Droll Stories — Complete" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of humorous short stories published in three groups between 1832 and 1837. Inspired by Boccaccio's "Decameron" and written in pastiche Renaissance French, these ribald tales explore medieval and Renaissance France with startling directness and sexual frankness. Balzac envisioned one hun...
of French character while offering provocative commentary on history, morality, and society through archaic language and remote settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Paul Hill
4 months agoI needed a solid reference and the arguments are well-supported by credible references. I learned so much from this.
Mason Lopez
3 months agoMy professor recommended this and the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
Jennifer Johnson
5 months agoBased on the reviews, I decided to try it and the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Lisa Smith
2 months agoI had low expectations initially, however the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
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Margaret Lee
1 month agoTo be perfectly clear, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. This was both informative and enjoyable.