At The Sign Of The Cat And Racket - Honore De Balzac - Bog

""At The Sign Of The Cat And Racket"" is a novel written by Honore De Balzac, a French writer and playwright. The story is set in Paris during the early 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Lucien de Rubempre. Lucien is a struggling poet who dreams of becoming a famous writer, but he is constantly thwarted by his lack of money and connections.One day, Lucien meets a wealthy and influential publisher named Dauriat, who promises to help him achieve his dreams. Dauriat introduces Lucien to the world of high society and introduces him to his mistress, the beautiful and mysterious Coralie. Lucien falls deeply in love with Coralie and becomes her lover, but he soon realizes that she is not what she seems.As Lucien becomes more involved in the world of high society, he discovers the dark side of Parisian life. He becomes embroiled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and greed, and he must navigate his way through the treacherous waters of Parisian society if he hopes to achieve his dreams.""At The Sign Of The Cat And Racket"" is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and ambition set against the backdrop of 19th century Paris. Balzac's vivid descriptions and complex characters make this novel a timeless classic of French literature.The old merchant was to be seen standing on the threshold of his shop, as if by a miracle, the instant the servant withdrew. Monsieur Guillaume looked at the Rue Saint-Denis, at the neighboring shops, and at the weather, like a man disembarking at Havre, and seeing France once more after a long voyage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.