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Z. Marcas: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Z. Marcas: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Z. Marcas is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850). The listed translation credits are Bell, Clara (1834–1927).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Z. Marcas" by Honoré de Balzac is a novelette published in 1840. Set in Paris, it tells the story of a brilliant political strategist who propels politicians to power, only to be abandoned and left destitute. Living in a boarding-house, he befriends two students and shares his views on France's political decline. The tale explores Balzac's belief that mediocre leadership has betrayed talented men and endangered France's youth, while examining his conviction that a person's name shapes their destiny.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Z. Marcas
  • Author credits: Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850)
  • Catalogue language: English
  • Translator credits: Bell, Clara (1834–1927)

Catalogue subjects

  • French fiction -- Translations into English

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: French Literature
  • Category: Novels

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