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Title details for The Firm of Nucingen by Honore de Balzac - Available

The Firm of Nucingen

by Honore de Balzac
James Waring
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One of the key themes that is woven throughout Balzac's masterpiece, The Human Comedy, relates to the dangers of materialism and greed. In this novella, the narrator overhears some fellow diners discussing a complicated financial scheme that contributed to the fortunes of one of the wealthiest families in the country. The story also provides important background information about many characters who appear elsewhere in The Human Comedy.

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