Honoré de Balzac writes about love, beauty, and society’s quirks. He praises a dancing woman as one of the most beautiful sights, alongside a sailing ship and a galloping horse. He also points out how the rich look for flaws even in masterpieces.
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Honoré de Balzac was a novelist.
Quick Facts About Honoré de Balzac
Born
May 20, 1799
Died
August 18, 1850
Profession
Novelist
About Honoré de Balzac
La Comédie humaine is generally regarded as Balzac’s magnum opus, offering a broad panorama of French society after the Napoleonic era.
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