Honore de Balzac — Oeuvres de Honore de Balzac

Paris, Alphonse Lemerre, 1912-51. Leather. A set of four brilliant novels in Balzac's "La Comedie Humaine" series, in the original French. A five volume set of the works of Balzac, all in the original French. These four novels are all part of his forty-eight volume series of interlinked novels, titled "La Comedie Humaine". The novels depict French society, ranging from low to upper class, during the period of the Bourbon Restoration and the July Monarchy.Containing:"La Cousine Bette", complete in two volumes, published in 1912. With a preface by Laurent Tailhade. Volume I is illustrated with a frontispiece. First published in 1846, this novel is set in Paris during the mid-19th-century. The tale centres on an unmarried middle aged woman, Bette, who plots to destroy her extended family."Le Cousin Pons", complete in one volume, published in 1914. First published in 1847, this is part of the diptych "Les Parents Pauvres", follows a poor male relation."Le Lys Dans la Vallee", complete in one volume, published in 1950. First published in 1835, this novel is about love and society, following the romance between Felix de Vandenesse and Henriette de Mortsauf."Le Pere Goriot", complete in one volume, published in 1951. First published in 1835, this novel is set in Paris in 1819, and follows the lives of three intertwined characters: Goriot, Vautrin, and Eugene de Rastignac. In the original half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. A small amount of loss to the head of the spines to all volumes except "Le Cousin Pons". Spines are a little faded. Front hinge of "Le Cousin Pons" is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .