Synopsis
""At The Sign Of The Cat And Racket"" is a novel written by the French author Honore De Balzac. It tells the story of a young man named Cesar Birotteau, who owns a small perfumery shop in Paris called ""The Cat and Racket"". Despite his modest means, Birotteau is determined to succeed and become wealthy. He takes out a loan to expand his business and invests in a grand ball, hoping to attract wealthy customers and increase his profits.However, Birotteau's plans backfire when he is betrayed by his business partner and falls into debt. He is forced to declare bankruptcy and loses everything he has worked for. Despite his misfortune, Birotteau remains optimistic and determined to rebuild his life.The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, and the pursuit of wealth, as well as the consequences of making poor financial decisions. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century Paris, with its social hierarchy and cultural norms.""At The Sign Of The Cat And Racket"" is a classic work of French literature and is widely regarded as one of Balzac's finest novels. It is a compelling and insightful read that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.The old merchant was to be seen standing on the threshold of his shop, as if by a miracle, the instant the servant withdrew. Monsieur Guillaume looked at the Rue Saint-Denis, at the neighboring shops, and at the weather, like a man disembarking at Havre, and seeing France once more after a long voyage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Biographie de l'auteur
Honoré de Balzac (20 May 1799 – 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright. His magnum opus was a sequence of short stories and novels collectively entitled La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of French life in the years after the 1815 fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. Due to his keen observation of detail and unfiltered representation of society, Balzac is regarded as one of the founders of realism in European literature. He is renowned for his multifaceted characters, who are morally ambiguous.
Présentation de l'éditeur
"At the Sign of the Cat and Racket" from Honore De Balzac. French novelist and playwright (1799-1850).
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