Lost Illusions by Honoré de Balzac
The Two Poets
"Lost Illusions" is a sweeping narrative that focuses on the life of a young, ambitious poet from the provinces who moves to Paris in hopes of making a name for himself. Over time, he becomes disillusioned with the corruption and moral decay of the city's literary and high society circles. The protagonist's journey is marked by his struggle to maintain his integrity and idealism in a world dominated by materialism and selfish interests. The novel is a critical commentary on the destructive power of unchecked ambition and the pitfalls of vanity.
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- Published
- 1837
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-1000
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Förlorade Illusioner
- I Iusões Perdidas
- Illusiones Perdidas
- Illusioni Perdute
- Illusions Perdues
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