The Member For Arcis

The Member for Arcis, also known as Le Depute d'Arcis, is a novel written by Honore de Balzac and published in 1898. The book is part of the larger La Comedie Humaine series and focuses on the political and social landscape of France during the 19th century.The story follows the election campaign of the Member for Arcis, a small town in northeastern France. The incumbent, Simon Giguet, is facing a challenge from his political rival, Maxime de Trailles. The election is hotly contested, with both candidates using various tactics to gain the upper hand.As the campaign progresses, the personal lives of the candidates and their supporters are revealed. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and ambition, as well as the corrupt nature of politics.The Member for Arcis is a complex and nuanced work, offering a detailed portrait of French society during the 19th century. Balzac's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to create vivid and realistic characters. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, politics, or society.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.