Résumé
This volume is part of a monumental series of works that Honoré de Balzac wrote to provide a comprehensive social and historical portrait of French life during the Restoration and July Monarchy periods. "Scènes de la vie parisienne" focuses on the diverse and often dramatic lives of people in Paris, exploring the city's high society, artistic circles, and criminal underworld.
The stories within this volume delve into themes of ambition, passion, and the complex social hierarchy of the time.