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“The most real of all splendors are not in outward things, they are within us.”

Quote by Honore de Balzac

Book:Seraphita: Works of Balzac

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Seraphita: Works of Balzac

This compilation includes various works by Honoré de Balzac, showcasing his literary style and exploration of social themes prevalent in 19th-century France. 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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