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About the book
La Peau de chagrin is an 1831 novel by Honoré de Balzac, and it belongs to his larger cycle, La Comédie humaine. Set in early 19th-century Paris, it follows a young man who comes across a strange magical skin that can grant wishes. The novel uses that premise to build a story about desire, temptation, and the cost of getting what you want too easily, without turning into a simple fantasy tale.
It suits readers who like classic fiction with a strong central idea and a slightly eerie edge. If you enjoy books that mix urban life with the fantastic, this one sits right in that space, while still feeling very much like Balzac in its attention to human behavior and pressure. It also works well for readers interested in philosophical fiction, where the premise is small but the questions it raises keep widening as you read.
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Book details
- Year
- 1831
- Language
- French
- Series
- The Human Comedy
- ISBN
- 9782253006305
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