Honoré de Balzac

French novelist with 'La Comédie humaine'

Honoré de Balzac - French novelist with 'La Comédie humaine'
Born

May 20th, 1799
226 years ago

Died

August 18th, 1850
175 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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A prominent French novelist and playwright, contributed significantly to literature in the 19th century. Created a vast collection of interlinked stories and novels titled 'La Comédie humaine', depicting French society in that era. Addressed themes of social change, the human condition, and intricate character studies. Worked tirelessly on numerous works, influenced later writers and the development of the realist novel.

Authored the multi-volume series 'La Comédie humaine'

Made substantial contributions to realist literature

Explored themes of society and human nature

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