Download or read book The Metaphysics of Balzac as Found in The Magic Skin Louis Lambert and Seraphita written by Ursula Newell Gestefeld and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Metaphysics of Balzac As Found in The Magic Skin Louis Lambert and Seraphita written by Ursula Newell Gestefeld and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For students of French literature and philosophy, the works of Honoré de Balzac offer fertile ground for exploration of the human condition. In this insightful analysis, Ursula Newell Gestefeld explores the metaphysical themes that run through Balzac's novels, focusing on The Magic Skin, Louis Lambert, and Seraphita. From the meaning of life to the nature of consciousness, this book offers valuable insights into one of France's greatest literary minds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Metaphysics of Balzac as Found in written by Ursula N. Gestefeld and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1898 Edition.
Download or read book The Metaphysics of Balzac written by Ursula Newell Gestefeld and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Metaphysics of Balzac: As Found in "the Magic Skin," "Louis Lambert," and "Seraphita" All existence is interpretation. As living human beings we are interpreters of our own nature through experience of its possibilities. Confronted first by its depths, we are attracted to its heights through the drawing power of our ideals, a power that impels us upward, however strong the gravity of our sensuous nature. What is natural is succeeded by what is pos sible. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Wisdom of Balzac written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Balzac s Metaphysics in His Early Writings written by Margaret Hayward and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Louis Lambert Et Seraphita written by Honore de Balzac and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey into the mystical realms of the human soul with "Louis Lambert" and "Seraphita" by Honoré de Balzac, two captivating tales that explore the depths of spirituality, love, and transcendence. Delve into the enigmatic world of "Louis Lambert," where the titular character grapples with the mysteries of existence and the quest for enlightenment. Follow Louis as he navigates the tumultuous waters of love and friendship, embarking on a spiritual odyssey that leads him to the very brink of madness. In "Seraphita," immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of the Scandinavian landscape as Balzac weaves a tale of divine love and spiritual awakening. Journey with the angelic Seraphita as she transcends the boundaries of mortal existence, illuminating the path to spiritual enlightenment and ultimate union with the divine. Through vivid imagery and lyrical prose, Balzac invites readers to contemplate the eternal questions of existence and the nature of the human soul. Themes of love, redemption, and the search for meaning permeate both tales, offering a profound meditation on the timeless quest for spiritual fulfillment. Character analysis reveals the depth and complexity of Balzac's protagonists, each grappling with their own inner demons and striving towards a higher state of consciousness. From Louis Lambert's introspective journey to Seraphita's ethereal presence, each character offers a unique perspective on the human condition and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. The overall tone of "Louis Lambert" and "Seraphita" is one of ethereal beauty and transcendent wisdom, with Balzac's poetic prose inviting readers to explore the hidden realms of the soul and the mysteries of the divine. His writing is characterized by its depth and insight, offering a glimpse into the ineffable truths that lie beyond the material world. Since their publication, "Louis Lambert" and "Seraphita" have been hailed as masterpieces of spiritual literature, revered for their profound insight and timeless wisdom. Their enduring popularity continues to captivate readers of all ages, offering a profound meditation on the nature of existence and the eternal quest for spiritual enlightenment. Whether you're a seeker of truth or simply a lover of beautiful prose, "Louis Lambert" and "Seraphita" offer an unforgettable journey into the mysteries of the human soul. Don't miss your chance to experience the transcendent beauty of Balzac's timeless classics. Grab your copy now and prepare to be transported to a world of divine inspiration and spiritual awakening.
Download or read book The Wisdom of Balzac written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Metaphysics of Self consciousness in Balzac and Henry James written by Beverly Haviland and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 916 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Louis Lambert written by HONOR. DE BALZAC and published by . This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louis Lambert is an 1832 novel by French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), included in the Études philosophiques section of his novel sequence La Comédie humaine. Set mostly in a school at Vendôme, it examines the life and theories of a boy genius fascinated by the Swedish philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772). Balzac wrote Louis Lambert during the summer of 1832 while he was staying with friends at the Château de Saché, and published three editions with three different titles. The novel contains a minimal plot, focusing mostly on the metaphysical ideas of its boy-genius protagonist and his only friend (eventually revealed to be Balzac himself). Although it is not a significant example of the realist style for which Balzac became famous, the novel provides insight into the author's own childhood. Specific details and events from the author's life - including punishment from teachers and social ostracism - suggest a fictionalized autobiography. While he was a student at Vendôme, Balzac wrote an essay called Traité de la Volonté ("Treatise on the Will"); it is described in the novel as being written by Louis Lambert. The essay discusses the philosophy of Swedenborg and others, although Balzac did not explore many of the metaphysical concepts until much later in his life. Ideas analyzed in the essay and elsewhere in the novel include the split between inward and outward existence; the presence of angels and spiritual enlightenment; and the interplay between genius and madness. Although critics panned the novel, Balzac remained steadfast in his belief that it provided an important look at philosophy, especially metaphysics. As he developed the scheme for La Comédie humaine, he placed Louis Lambert in the Études philosophiques section, and later returned to the same themes in his novel Séraphîta, about an androgynous angelic creature. Biographers and critics agree that Louis Lambert is a thinly veiled version of the author, evidenced by numerous similarities between them. As a student at the Collège de Vendôme, Balzac was friends with a boy named Louis-Lambert Tinant. Like the title character, Balzac's faith was shaken at the time of his first communion. Balzac read voraciously while in school, and - like Lambert - was often punished for misbehaving in class. The precise details of the school also reflect Balzac's time there: as described in the novel, students were allowed to keep pigeons and tend gardens, and holidays were spent in the dormitories. Lambert's essay about metaphysics, Traité de la Volonté ("Treatise on the Will"), is another autobiographical reference. Balzac wrote the essay himself as a boy, and - as in the novel - it was confiscated by an angry teacher. Lambert's genius and philosophical erudition are reflections of Balzac's self-conception. Similarly, some critics and biographers have suggested that Lambert's madness reflects (consciously or not) Balzac's own unsteady mental state. His plans to run for parliament and other non-literary ambitions led observers at the time to suspect his sanity. The many letters in the novel written by Lambert are also based on Balzac's life. After finishing the first version of the book, Balzac tried to win the heart of the Marquise de Castries by sending her a fragmented love letter from the book. Lambert's letters to his uncle about life in Paris from 1817 to 1820, meanwhile, mirror Balzac's own sentiments while attending the Sorbonne at the same time. (wikipedia.org)
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Balzac written by Owen Heathcote and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the founders of literary realism and the serial novel, Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) was a prolific writer who produced more than a hundred novels, plays and short stories during his career. With its dramatic plots and memorable characters, Balzac's fiction has enthralled generations of readers. 'La Comédie humaine', the vast collection of works in which he strove to document every aspect of nineteenth-century French society, has influenced writers from Flaubert, Zola and Proust to Dostoevsky and Oscar Wilde. This Companion provides a critical reappraisal of Balzac, combining studies of his major novels with guidance on the key narrative and thematic features of his writing. Twelve chapters by world-leading specialists encompass a wide spectrum of topics such as the representation of history, philosophy and religion, the plight of the struggling artist, gender and sexuality, and Balzac's depiction of the creative process itself.
Download or read book Western Esotericism and the Science of Religion written by International Association for the History of Religions. Congress and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is based upon papers read during the innovative section "Western Esotericism and the Science of Religion" organized at the 17th International Congress of the International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR) in Mexico City, August 5-12, 1995. The section was created in order to fill a long-standing hiatus in the academic study of religions: whereas phenomena such as gnosticism and hermetism in antiquity, and even the occult sciences of that period, have long been recognized as subjects worthy of serious investigation, the history of similar and related phenomena in more recent periods has hardly received the same measure of scholarly attention and recognition. The present volume is devoted to the academic emancipation of these areas as constituting a legitimate domain of research, which may be referred to by the generic label "western esotericism". Preceded by an introductory essay on the birth of this new discipline in the study of religion, the volume provides a sample of current research in the field and devotes special attention to some central methodological questions.
Download or read book The Cambridge Descartes Lexicon written by Lawrence Nolan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 1642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Descartes Lexicon is the definitive reference source on René Descartes, 'the father of modern philosophy' and arguably among the most important philosophers of all time. Examining the full range of Descartes' achievements and legacy, it includes 256 in-depth entries that explain key concepts relating to his thought. Cumulatively they uncover interpretative disputes, trace his influences, and explain how his work was received by critics and developed by followers. There are entries on topics such as certainty, cogito ergo sum, doubt, dualism, free will, God, geometry, happiness, human being, knowledge, Meditations on First Philosophy, mind, passion, physics, and virtue, which are written by the largest and most distinguished team of Cartesian scholars ever assembled for a collaborative research project - 92 contributors from ten countries.
Download or read book A Distinguished Provincial at Paris written by Honoré de Balzac and published by Sheba Blake Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2022-09-23 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Distinguished Provincial at Paris is the second volume of Honoré de Balzac's Lost Illusions trilogy. In it, Balzac masterfully revisits one of his most commonly called-upon themes: the harsh realization that someone who is distinguished and revered in their small hometown may be an invisible nonentity amidst the hustle and bustle of the big city. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing works of long dead and truly talented authors.
Download or read book Balzac a Critical Study written by Hippolyte Taine and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Analytical Studies written by Honore de Balzac and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analytical Studies Honore de Balzac The two Analytical Studies, Physiology of Marriage and Petty Troubles of Married Life, belong quite apart from the action of the Comedie Humaine, and can only be included therein by virtue of a special dispensation on the part of their author, who made for them an eighth division therein, thus giving them a local habitation and a name. Although they come far down in the list of titles, their creation belongs almost to the formative era. Balzac had just shaken his skirts clear of the immature dust of the Oeuvres de Jeunesse, and by the publication, in 1829, of The Chouans, had made his first real bow to his larger public. In December of that same year appeared the Physiology of Marriage, followed eleven months later by a few papers belonging to Petty Troubles of Married Life. Meanwhile, between these two Analytical Studies, came a remarkable novelette, At the Sign of the Cat and Racket, followed soon after by one of the most famous stories of the entire Comedie, The Magic Skin. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
