Z. Marcas by Honoré De Balzac (1840)
Marcas 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 story of Marcas, a young man from a wealthy family who is determined to make his own way in the world. He leaves his family and travels to Paris, where he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman named Mme. de la Baudraye. Marcas falls in love with her, but she is already married. He is determined to win her heart, but his efforts are thwarted by her husband and her family. The novel follows Marcas as he struggles to make his way in the world and to win the love of Mme. de la Baudraye. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a young woman named Mlle. de Grandlieu, who is determined to win his heart. The novel is a story of love, ambition, and the power of money.
By Honoré De Balzac · First published 1840 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 10,026 words
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I never saw anybody, not even among the most remarkable men of the day, whose appearance was so striking as this man's; the study of his countenance at first gave me a feeling of great melancholy, and at last produced an almost painful impression.
There was a certain harmony between the man and his name. The Z. preceding Marcas, which was seen on the addresses of his letters, and which he never omitted from his signature, as the last letter of the alphabet, suggested some mysterious fatality.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Honoré De Balzac
- Date: 1840 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 10,026 words
- Structure: 1 section, 192 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Realistic Fiction — The novel follows the life of a young man, Z. Marcas, and his struggles to make a living in Paris. It is a realistic portrayal of the life of a young man in 19th century France.
- Romance — The novel follows the romantic relationship between Z. Marcas and his love interest, Mlle. de Cardoville. It is a story of love and heartbreak.
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in 19th century France and is based on the historical context of the time. It provides an insight into the social and political issues of the era.
- Drama — The novel is full of dramatic moments and intense emotions. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption.
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