Lost Illusions (Complete Edition)

In Honoré de Balzac's landmark work, 'Lost Illusions (Complete Edition),' readers are immersed in the world of Lucien de Rubempré, a young poet from the provinces who dreams of literary success in the vibrant Parisian literary scene. Balzac's prose is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, providing a vivid depiction of 19th-century French society. The novel delves into themes of am...