La Cousine Bette est le récit d’une vengeance implacable, celle d’une vieille fille, Lisbeth Fischer, qui travaille a la destruction systématique d’une famille – sa famille. Le poison de jalousie et de... Čítať ďalej
Twelve stories are representative of the tragic, melodramatic, sentimental, pathetic, and comic aspects of Balzac's art and testify to his keen sense of irony when observing the human condition... Čítať ďalej
Pons is an ageing musician, and believes that fame has fallen to nothing. Living with his friend, he maintains only two passions: a devotion to fine dining in the company relatives, and a dedication to the collection... Čítať ďalej
Chez un marchand de curiosités, Raphaël déniche un étrange talisman : une peau de chagrin qui accomplit tous les désirs mais rétrécit un peu plus a chaque souhait, en meme temps que diminue le nombre de jours qui... Čítať ďalej
Eugenie Grandet is the story of the life of a pure, simple girl who lives in Saumur. A recluse behind the windows of a house on the narrow rue du Temple, Eugenie does not know much about the small provincial town, let alone... Čítať ďalej
