Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau

De Balzac Honore, Prescott Wormeley Katharine

Description

One of the unifying themes that wends its way through Honore de Balzac's immense body of work is the corrupting danger of greed -- and the often-absurd lengths to which people will go to secure material wealth. In the wonderful novel Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau, the title character starts out as a successful perfume-maker who is gradually lured to the dark side by the promise of ill-gotten gains.

Informations

• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 juin 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781776538492
• Langue: English

Extrait

RISE AND FALL OF CESAR BIROTTEAU

* * *

HONORE DE BALZAC

Translated by

KATHARINE PRESCOTT WORMELEY

*

Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau First published in 1837 Epub ISBN 978-1-77653-849-2 Also available: PDF ISBN 978-1-77653-850-8 © 2014 The Floating Press and its licensors. All rights reserved.

While every effort has been used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in The Floating Press edition of this book, The Floating Press does not assume liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in this book. The Floating Press does not accept responsibility for loss suffered as a result of reliance upon the accuracy or currency of information contained in this book. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Many suitcases look alike.

Visitwww.thefloatingpress.com