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"Oeuvres Complètes de H. de Balzac (Volume 24)" (1876) is part of a multi-volume collection of the complete works of Honoré de Balzac, one of the most significant French novelists of the 19th century. This particular volume is notable for containing a substantial selection of Balzac’s personal correspondence, offering valuable insights into his life, creative process, and relationships.

Volume 24 primarily comprises Balzac’s letters, including:

• Correspondence with Madame Hanska: A significant portion of the volume is dedicated to letters exchanged with Ewelina Hańska, a Polish noblewoman who became Balzac’s confidante and later his wife.
• Letters to Family and Friends: The volume includes letters addressed to his mother, sisters, and close friends, providing a window into his personal life and familial relationships.
• Professional Correspondence: Letters to publishers, fellow writers, and other contemporaries shed light on the literary and publishing landscape of 19th-century France.

Published 1876 Paris

Dimensions W 6" x D 1.75" x H 9.5"