The Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau is a novel written by Honore de Balzac, first published in 1837. The book tells the story of Cesar Birotteau, a successful Parisian perfumer who rises to great heights of wealth and prestige before experiencing a sudden and dramatic downfall. Birotteau is a hardworking and honest man who has built his business from the ground up, and his success has brought him great happiness and pride. He is widely respected in his community and is even awarded the Legion of Honor by the French ...
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The Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau is a novel written by Honore de Balzac, first published in 1837. The book tells the story of Cesar Birotteau, a successful Parisian perfumer who rises to great heights of wealth and prestige before experiencing a sudden and dramatic downfall. Birotteau is a hardworking and honest man who has built his business from the ground up, and his success has brought him great happiness and pride. He is widely respected in his community and is even awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government for his contributions to the perfume industry. However, Birotteau's downfall begins when he is persuaded by a dishonest business partner to invest in a speculative venture that ultimately fails, leaving him bankrupt and ruined. He is forced to sell his house and possessions, and his reputation is tarnished by the scandal. Despite his hardships, Birotteau remains a sympathetic and admirable character, and the novel explores themes of ambition, greed, and the corrupting influence of wealth. Balzac's vivid descriptions of Parisian society and the perfume industry add depth and richness to the story, making it a compelling and insightful read. Overall, The Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau is a classic work of French literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Paris and the human condition.Eight days after his ball, the last dying flash of a prosperity of eighteen years now about to be extinguished, Cesar Birotteau watched the passers-by from the windows of his shop, thinking over the expansion of his affairs, and beginning to find them burdensome. Until then all had been simple in his life; he manufactured and sold, or bought to sell againThis 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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