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Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

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Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850). The listed translation credits are Wormeley, Katharine Prescott (1830–1908).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel published in 1837. A Parisian perfumer of peasant origins achieves remarkable success, earning honors and social standing. But when he becomes entangled in property speculation with borrowed money, hidden betrayals and financial manipulation threaten everything he has built. As debts mount and former allies turn against him, César must confront bankruptcy and fight to restore his honor in a world where middle-class fortunes can collapse overnight.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau
  • Author credits: Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850)
  • Catalogue language: English
  • Translator credits: Wormeley, Katharine Prescott (1830–1908)

Catalogue subjects

  • Bankruptcy -- Fiction
  • Business enterprises -- Fiction
  • Cosmetics industry -- Fiction
  • French fiction -- Translations into English
  • Middle class -- France -- Fiction
  • Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
  • Revenge -- Fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: French Literature
  • Category: Novels

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