Man of Business is a novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1839. It is part of his series of novels known as La Comédie Humaine. The novel follows the life of the protagonist, Monsieur de la Baudraye, a wealthy Parisian businessman. He is a man of great ambition and success, but his life is thrown into turmoil when he falls in love with a young woman, Madame de la Baudraye. Despite his best efforts to win her heart, she rejects him and marries another man. Devastated, Monsieur de la Baudraye turns his attention to business, and soon becomes one of the most successful businessmen in Paris. He is respected and admired by all, but his success is marred by his inability to find true love. The novel follows Monsieur de la Baudraye as he navigates the world of business and love, and ultimately discovers the true meaning of happiness. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and success.
By Honoré De Balzac · First published 1844 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction