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“All human power is a compound of time and patience.”

Quote by Honore de Balzac

Book:Eugenie Grandet

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Eugenie Grandet

Eugenie Grandet is a classic French novel that delves into the life of the title character, Eugenie, and her interactions with her wealthy and controlling family. The story is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic era and examines the consequences of materialism and the struggle for personal freedom amidst a rigid social hierarchy. more

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Honore de Balzac

French novelist born on May 20, 1799, and died on August 18, 1850. Honore de Balzac is renowned for his profound insight and criticism of 19th-century French society, hailed as the 'father of modern fiction'. more

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