Illusions perdues

Honoré de Balzac

Across the three parts of Lost Illusions, Balzac follows Lucien’s poetic ambition between Angoulême and Paris, David Séchard’s work as a printer, and Ève’s steadfastness. The novel explores the worlds of journalism, publishing and social rank, where talent, friendship and family meet money and ambition.

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