The Magic Skin the Magic Skin

The Magic Skin is a novel written by Honore De Balzac, a French novelist and playwright. The story revolves around a young man named Raphael de Valentin, who is struggling to make a living as a writer. One day, he discovers a magical piece of skin that has the power to grant him any wish he desires. However, with each wish granted, the skin shrinks, and Raphael's life becomes more and more miserable.As the story progresses, Raphael becomes increasingly obsessed with the skin and the power it holds. He uses it to live a life of luxury and excess, but at the same time, he becomes more and more isolated from the world around him. His relationships suffer, and he is unable to find true happiness.The novel explores themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pursuing wealth and success at any cost. Balzac's writing is rich and detailed, painting a vivid picture of 19th-century Parisian society and the characters that inhabit it.Overall, The Magic Skin is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the human condition. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.""The devil take you!"" said Raphael. ""How are you to enter into my feelings if I do not relate the facts that insensibly shaped my character, made me timid, and prolonged the period of youthful simplicity? In this manner I cowered under as strict a despotism as a monarch's till I came of age. To depict the tedium of my life, it will be perhaps enough to portray my father to you.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.