A Great Man Of The Provinces In Paris (1893)

""A Great Man of the Provinces in Paris"" is a novel written by the renowned French author Honore de Balzac in 1893. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Lucien Chardon, who hails from the small town of Angouleme in the provinces of France. Lucien is a talented poet and dreams of making a name for himself in the literary circles of Paris.Lucien's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Madame de Bargeton, a wealthy and influential woman from Paris who is visiting Angouleme. She is impressed by Lucien's poetry and invites him to join her in Paris to pursue his literary career. Lucien is thrilled by the opportunity and leaves his hometown to start a new life in the city of lights.However, Lucien soon realizes that life in Paris is not as glamorous as he had imagined. He struggles to make ends meet and is forced to compromise his artistic integrity to gain fame and fortune. He becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal, as he tries to navigate the treacherous waters of Parisian society.Through Lucien's story, Balzac provides a scathing critique of the social and cultural mores of Parisian society in the 19th century. He exposes the hypocrisy and corruption that lies beneath the veneer of sophistication and refinement. The novel is a powerful commentary on the dangers of ambition and the pitfalls of the pursuit of fame and fortune.Overall, ""A Great Man of the Provinces in Paris"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century France. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.