Illusions perdues

This volume presents facsimiles of the manuscript and a corrected printed edition of the first part of Honoré de Balzac's "Illusions Perdues," titled "Les Deux Poètes." It offers a unique glimpse into the creation of a significant work of French literature. Explore the early stages of Balzac's narrative concerning social life, art, and the struggles of aspiring artists and writers in 19th-century France.