Große und kleine Welt by Honoré de Balzac
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Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
German
"Große und kleine Welt" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story centers on Pierre Grassou, a portrait painter, as he navigates the complexities and challenges of the art world in post-revolutionary Paris and his interactions with various characters, particularly the Vervelle family, who bring both opportunity a...
work in his art studio. We learn about his struggles as an artist, including his past failures and the mediocrity that defines his current status. As he receives a visit from Elias Magus, a somewhat unscrupulous art dealer, a lucrative opportunity for commission from the wealthy Vervelle family emerges. The Vervelles, characterized by their bourgeois status and material pursuits, express a keen interest in commissioning portraits, and Grassou considers the implications of this opportunity on his life, especially as he begins to take an interest in their daughter, Virginie. This setting lays the groundwork for exploring themes of art, ambition, and societal dynamics within the lives of aspiring and established artists in 19th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Linda Garcia
2 weeks agoOut of sheer curiosity, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. I learned so much from this.
Karen Harris
1 month agoFrom start to finish, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. This deserves far more attention.
Jessica Ramirez
1 month agoI was searching for something reliable and the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. I will be reading more from this author.
Patricia Rodriguez
1 month agoFrom the very first page, the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. Don't hesitate to download this.
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William Miller
3 weeks agoAs an avid reader, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. Simply brilliant.