BALZAC THE EUROPEAN

by E.J. Oliver ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 16, 1960

An interesting, perceptive, urbanely written study of the life and works of the great early nineteenth century French novelist, this volume develops the thesis that ""Balzac, in a changing world, created the last and the most comprehensive reflection of European society"". In a very engaging manner, the author relates the strengths and weaknesses of Balzac to the characters and ideas of his literary masterpieces and succeeds in arousing in the reader the same sort of affection for the man that he himself has. The blend of Swedenborgian mysticism and Catholicism in Balzac is discussed in an interesting and intelligent way. The book will mean more to those who know and love Balzac's works, but it should stimulate and interest anyone concerned with the question of the relation of society and an author's life to literary masterpieces.

Pub Date: March 16, 1960

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Sheed & Ward

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1960

Categories: NONFICTION