Examines the governing principles of society.
Balzac was a pioneer of Realism, showing the rise of capitalism and how the pursuit of wealth dissolved traditional social ties. ComГ©die
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The series includes and dozens of unfinished drafts. It is famous for its recurring characters —over 2,000 in total—who appear across different novels to create a sense of a living, breathing world. Major Themes such as avarice