Experience the drama and intrigue of French society in the 19th century through the masterful work of Honore de Balzac. This collection of his best novels from the Comedie Humaine offers a glimpse into the lives of a wide range of characters, from the wealthy elite to the struggling working class. Julius Chambers' translation captures the spirit and vitality of Balzac's writing, making this book a true masterpiece. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.