Lost Illusions

In "Lost Illusions," Honoré de Balzac masterfully navigates the intricate landscapes of ambition, disillusionment, and the harsh realities of 19th-century France. This seminal work, part of his grand sequence "La Comédie Humaine," is written in a realist style that adeptly intertwines the personal and the societal, reflecting the moral complexities faced by the characters. Balzac uses a rich tapes...