Repertory of The Comedie Humaine, Part 1 by Cerfberr and Christophe

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Author Cerfberr, Anatole, 1835-1896
Author Christophe, Jules François, 1840-
Translator McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker), 1874-1960
Title Repertory of The Comedie Humaine, Part 1
Note Part 1: A - K
Note Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Etext prepared by Dagny and Emma Dudding
Summary "Repertory of The Comedie Humaine, Part 1" by Cerfberr and Christophe is a reference work related to the literary universe created by Honoré de Balzac, compiled in the late 19th century. This volume serves as an alphabetical catalog of characters within Balzac's extensive narrative saga, known as "The Comedie Humaine," detailing their lives and relationships. The work is essential for readers seeking to understand the intricate web of characters that populate Balzac's novels, highlighting figures such as Eugène de Rastignac, who repeatedly emerges as a central character. The opening portion of this volume introduces the purpose and structure of the "Repertory," emphasizing its role as a comprehensive guide to the multitude of characters within Balzac's narratives. It explains that this reference will help readers who may encounter familiar names across different stories in the series, as Balzac often revisits his characters, weaving them into the fabric of multiple plots. The introductory sections also reflect on the ambitious nature of the work, acknowledging the contributions of the authors and their devotion to meticulously documenting the extensive character biographies that readers will find throughout this monumental literary canon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850. Comédie humaine
Category Text
EBook-No. 2468
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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