The Purse
Honoré de Balzac
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Description
Honore de Balzac's short tale appears here in Clara Bell's English translation, dedicated to Sofka with a note on the family likeness medieval artists gave to paired figures in adoration. The story opens at twilight, an hour Balzac treats as made for artists and dreaming.
In that softened light a young painter stands back from his work and judges it with fresh eyes, as illusion loosens the grip of daily life. Balzac lingers on how half-light changes pictures, flesh, and fabric before any plot begins. Readers who enjoy his Parisian scenes will find atmosphere and artistic ambition carrying the opening.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Honoré de Balzac |
|---|---|
| COLLECTION | BOOKS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 67 KB |
| LICENSE | PUBLIC_DOMAIN |
| RIGHTS | PUBLIC DOMAIN |
| SOURCE | Project Gutenberg |