Scenes from a Courtesan's Life: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Scenes from a Courtesan's Life is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850). The listed translation credits are Waring, James.
Catalogue synopsis
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"Scenes from a Courtesan's Life" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel published between 1838 and 1847. This dark tale follows ambitious poet Lucien de Rubempré and the cunning escaped convict Vautrin as they scheme to elevate Lucien into Parisian high society. When Lucien falls for courtesan Esther van Gobseck, Vautrin manipulates her beauty to extract money from an obsessed banker. But their intricate plans spiral toward tragedy as love, suicide, and police scrutiny entangle everyone in a web of secrets and compromising letters.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Scenes from a Courtesan's Life
- Author credits: Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Waring, James
Catalogue subjects
- France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
- French fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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