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“Death is as unexpected in his caprice as a courtesan in her disdain; but death is truer – Death has never forsaken any man”

Quote by Honore de Balzac

Book:The Elixir of Life

Work

The Elixir of Life

A fictional narrative that delves into the quest for immortality, intertwining elements of fantasy and philosophy. more

Author

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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