Histoire de la grandeur et la dÃ(c)cadence de CÃ(c)sar Birotteau - (Hardback or Cased Book)

Histoire de la grandeur et la décadence de César Birotteau is a compelling novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1837. This work offers a detailed portrait of Parisian society during the Restoration period, focusing on the life of César Birotteau, a successful perfumer whose ambitions lead to both great heights and devastating lows. Balzac masterfully depicts the social and economic forces at play in 19th-century France, exploring themes of ambition, social climbing, and the perils of financial speculation. Through the character of Birotteau, Balzac provides a nuanced commentary on the complexities of human nature and the relentless pursuit of wealth and status. This enduring classic remains a significant contribution to French literature, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: Honorã(c) de 1799-1850 Balzac
• | Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• | Publication Date: May 22, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00702 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1024140164
• | ISBN-13: 9781024140163