| Author |
Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
| Translator |
Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Title |
Z. Marcas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by John Bickers, and Dagny, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Z. Marcas" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the early 19th century, specifically in the 1830s, a time when France was undergoing significant political changes and social transformations. The book explores themes of ambition, disillusionment, and the struggles faced by those with great potential in a society that often stifles talent and opportunity. The storyline centers around Z. Marcas, a gifted individual whose dreams and aspirations are continually thwarted by the societal structure and the fickle nature of political life. The narrative follows the life of Zephirin Marcas, a talented law graduate who arrives in Paris brimming with ambition but finds himself trapped in a cycle of poverty and unfulfilled potential. Despite his intellect and previous political promise, he becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, betrayal, and the harsh realities of political machinations that ultimately lead him to a life of anonymity and despair. Marcas's journey is marked by his encounters with two young aspiring individuals, whom he inadvertently inspires, reflecting the theme of lost potential and the impact of ambition not just on the individual, but also on society at large. The story concludes with Marcas's tragic demise, serving as a poignant commentary on the neglect and abandonment of genuine talent by a society rife with mediocrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1841 |
| Release Date |
Nov 19, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 5, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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