Honore de Balzac 1799-1850 along with the characters of La Comedie Humaine 1838

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Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) was a French novelist and playwright whose magnum opus, "La Comédie Humaine," represents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life. Often regarded as one of the founders of realism in European literature, Balzac sought to depict society comprehensively and with acute attention to detail. His work is characterized by its multifaceted characters, intricate plots, and keen observations on the complexities of human behavior and social status.

Born in Tours, France, Balzac's early years were marked by a rigorous educational regime imposed by his ambitious parents. He initially studied law but soon turned to writing, a career that would consume his life. His relentless pursuit of literary success was matched by his equally intense personal life, which included numerous love affairs, financial struggles, and an extensive correspondence with a diverse array of contemporaries.

"La Comédie Humaine" is the title of Balzac's multi-volume collection of interlinked novels and stories, in which he aimed to document every aspect of society and create a complete "social zoology." The series consists of about 91 works—finished and unfinished—at the time of his death. It is divided into three main sections: "Études de mœurs" (Studies of Manners), "Études philosophiques" (Philosophical Studies), and "Études analytiques" (Analytical Studies). Within these sections, characters reappear and develop, providing a sense of continuity and a deep exploration of French society from the Restoration to the July Monarchy (1815–1848).

Some of the most notable characters from "La Comédie Humaine" include the ambitious and unscrupulous social climber Eugène de Rastignac, the mysterious and powerful criminal mastermind Vautrin, the tragic and noble figure of Colonel Chabert, the old and miserly Goriot, and the scheming and manipulative Cousin Bette. These characters, among many others, populate Balzac's fictional universe and interact in ways that reveal the interconnectedness of French society across different social strata.

It is important to note that "La Comédie Humaine" is the work of Honoré de Balzac, not Prosper Mérimée. Mérimée was a contemporary of Balzac and also a notable writer, but he is best known for works such as "Carmen," which inspired the famous opera by Georges Bizet. There is no work titled "La Comédie Humaine" from 1838 by Prosper Mérimée, as the collection is solely attributed to Balzac. Therefore, any mention of Mérimée in relation to "La Comédie Humaine" would be incorrect.

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