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Wine Of Life

- A Novel About Balzac

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""Wine of Life"" is a novel written by Charles Gorham that revolves around the life of the famous French writer, Honore de Balzac. The story is set in the 19th century and portrays the struggles and triumphs of Balzac as he navigates through his personal and professional life. The book explores Balzac's relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as his literary ambitions and the challenges he faced in achieving them. It also delves into his personal demons, including his addiction to coffee and his financial struggles, which often threatened to derail his career.Throughout the novel, Gorham paints a vivid picture of the cultural and social milieu of Balzac's time, highlighting the political upheavals and artistic movements that shaped the era. The book also offers insights into the creative process of writing, as Balzac grapples with the demands of his craft and the pressures of his publishers and readers.Overall, ""Wine of Life"" is a compelling and insightful portrait of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century, offering readers a glimpse into the mind and heart of a literary genius.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163821244
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 608
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x31 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 803 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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""Wine of Life"" is a novel written by Charles Gorham that revolves around the life of the famous French writer, Honore de Balzac. The story is set in the 19th century and portrays the struggles and triumphs of Balzac as he navigates through his personal and professional life. The book explores Balzac's relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as his literary ambitions and the challenges he faced in achieving them. It also delves into his personal demons, including his addiction to coffee and his financial struggles, which often threatened to derail his career.Throughout the novel, Gorham paints a vivid picture of the cultural and social milieu of Balzac's time, highlighting the political upheavals and artistic movements that shaped the era. The book also offers insights into the creative process of writing, as Balzac grapples with the demands of his craft and the pressures of his publishers and readers.Overall, ""Wine of Life"" is a compelling and insightful portrait of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century, offering readers a glimpse into the mind and heart of a literary genius.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.

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