Sarrasine is a novella written by Honore De Balzac, a French novelist and playwright. The story is set in the 1830s and revolves around the life of a young artist named Sarrasine, who is infatuated with a singer named La Zambinella. Sarrasine is determined to win her heart, but he soon discovers that La Zambinella is not who she appears to be.The novella is divided into three parts, each of which explores different themes and motifs. The first part introduces Sarrasine and his obsession with La Zambinella, while the second ...
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Sarrasine is a novella written by Honore De Balzac, a French novelist and playwright. The story is set in the 1830s and revolves around the life of a young artist named Sarrasine, who is infatuated with a singer named La Zambinella. Sarrasine is determined to win her heart, but he soon discovers that La Zambinella is not who she appears to be.The novella is divided into three parts, each of which explores different themes and motifs. The first part introduces Sarrasine and his obsession with La Zambinella, while the second part delves into the backstory of the singer and her relationship with a wealthy Spanish nobleman. The third and final part of the novella brings the two storylines together and reveals the shocking truth about La Zambinella's identity.Throughout the novella, Balzac explores themes of gender, identity, and the power of art. He also employs a range of literary techniques, including vivid descriptions of the setting and characters, complex narrative structures, and symbolism.Sarrasine is considered one of Balzac's most notable works and is often studied in literature courses. It is a compelling and thought-provoking story that offers insight into the complexities of human relationships and the nature of art.They lowered their voices and walked away in order to talk more at their ease on some retired couch. Never was a more promising mine laid open to seekers after mysteries. No one knew from what country the Lanty family came, nor to what source--commerce, extortion, piracy, or inheritance--they owed a fortune estimated at several millions. All the members of the family spoke Italian, French, Spanish, English, and German.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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