Gambara: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Gambara is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Gambara" by Honoré de Balzac is a short story first published in 1837. Count Andrea Marcosini becomes obsessed with Marianna, a beautiful woman living in poverty with her husband Gambara, a brilliant but misunderstood composer whose music only sounds coherent when he's drunk. As Andrea tries to help the couple and win Marianna's affection, he enters a world where artistic genius borders on madness. This philosophical tale explores the nature of music, sacrifice, and the thin line between inspiration and insanity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Gambara
- Author credits: Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- French fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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