The Magic Skin

The Magic Skin - Paperback

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The Magic Skin - Paperback

The Magic Skin - Paperback

by Honoré de Balzac , Ellen Marriage
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In Honore de Balzac's "The Magic Skin," a young man on the brink of despair discovers an object of immense power, a talisman promising the fulfillment of every desire. This extraordinary artifact, however, comes with a terrible price: each wish diminishes the possessor's remaining lifespan.

Exploring themes of existentialism and the supernatural, this classic of French literature delves into the seductive nature of magic and the profound consequences of unchecked ambition. The tale unfolds as a powerful fantasy, raising timeless questions about the true value of life and the corrosive effects of earthly desires.

Experience Balzac's masterful prose in this meticulously prepared print edition, a testament to the enduring power of this classic story. Perfect for readers drawn to literary explorations of magic, fantasy, and the human condition.

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 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.

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.
ISBN9781022985469
Author Honoré de Balzac , Ellen Marriage
PublisherAnson Street Press
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedMarch 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages196
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Honoré de Balzac

Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), one of the greatest and most influential of novelists, was born in Tours and educated at the Collège Vendôme and the Sorbonne. He began his career as a pseudonymous writer of sensational potboilers before achieving success with a historical novel, The Chouans. Balzac then conceived his great work, The Human Comedy, an ongoing series of novels in which he set out to offer a complete picture of contemporary society and manners. Always working under an extraordinary burden of debt, Balzac wrote some eighty-five novels in the course of his last twenty years, including such masterpieces as Père Goriot, Eugénie Grandet, Lost Illusions, and Cousin Bette. In 1850, he married Eveline Hańska, a rich Polish woman with whom he had long conducted an intimate correspondence. Three months later he died. In addition to The Girl with the Golden Eyes, NYRB Classics publishes The Human Comedy: Selected Stories, The Lily in the Valley, The Memoirs of Two Young Wives, and The Unknown Masterpiece.

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