
Essays and diaries • German literature
Zweig's Balzac, le roman de sa vie, published posthumously in 1946, provides a profound and passionate account of the life of Honoré de Balzac, one of Europe's greatest writers. Printed softcover, partially uncut Limited edition, numbered.
The book, which Zweig spent ten years working on, depicts Balzac as a mythical figure, a creator who competes with God, but also as a man burdened by debt, obsessions, and tireless work. Zweig records Balzac's youth, unsuccessful business ventures (such as failed investments in publishing), his struggle with creditors, and his passion for writing The Human Comedy.
Balzac's life is depicted ...
Albin Michel, 1950.Paperback.