Lost Illusions - Book by Honoré de Balzac

Name: Lost Illusions
Author: Honoré de Balzac

"Lost Illusions" is a novel by Honoré de Balzac, part of his larger series, "La Comédie Humaine." It chronicles the life of Lucien Chardon, an ambitious young man from the provinces who moves to Paris seeking fame as a writer. As Lucien grapples with the harsh realities of the literary world, he becomes disillusioned by the corruption, greed, and superficiality that permeate Parisian society. Through his journey, Balzac explores themes of ambition, the cost of success, and the loss of innocence, ultimately illustrating the social and moral decay of 19th-century French society.

Novel
Paris

Original Language: French

Original Title: Illusions perdues

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