Pierre Grassou by Honoré De Balzac
Grassou is a novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1835. It tells the story of Pierre Grassou, a young man from a small town in France who moves to Paris to pursue his dream of becoming a successful artist. The novel follows Pierre as he struggles to make a name for himself in the art world. He meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman who helps him find success. Along the way, Pierre learns valuable lessons about life, love, and art. The novel is a classic example of Balzac's realist style, as it paints a vivid picture of 19th-century Paris and its inhabitants. It is also a commentary on the power of art and the importance of pursuing one's dreams.
By Honoré De Balzac · First published 1839 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 7,812 words
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Whenever you have gone to take a serious look at the exhibition of works of sculpture and painting, such as it has been since the revolution of 1830, have you not been seized by a sense of uneasiness, weariness, sadness, at the sight of those long and over-crowded galleries? Since 1830, the true Salon no longer exists. The Louvre has again been taken by assault, -- this time by a populace of artists who have maintained themselves in it.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Honoré De Balzac
- Date: 1839 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Satire
- Length: 7,812 words
- Structure: 1 section, 189 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Realistic Fiction — The novel follows the life of Pierre Grassou, a struggling artist in 19th century Paris, and is set in a realistic, historically accurate context.
- Romance — The novel follows Pierre's romantic relationships with two women, and explores the themes of love, heartbreak, and the power of emotions.
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in 19th century Paris and is based on real historical events and figures.
- Satire — The novel is written in a satirical style, poking fun at the bourgeois society of 19th century Paris.
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Fiction · French fiction · Translations into English · art · artist · artists · bourgeois · bridau · daughter · day · days · elie