Wine Of Life: A Novel About Balzac Hardback - 2009

""Wine of Life"" is a novel written by Charles Gorham that explores the life of the famous French author, Honore de Balzac. The book is set in 19th century France, during a time of great social and political upheaval. Balzac, who is considered one of the greatest writers of his time, is the main character of the novel.The book follows Balzac's life from his early years as a struggling writer, to his rise to fame and fortune. The story is told through the eyes of several characters who are close to Balzac, including his wife, his mistress, and his publisher. The novel delves into Balzac's personal life, including his relationships with women, his struggles with addiction, and his financial troubles.Throughout the book, Gorham provides a vivid depiction of the social and cultural milieu of 19th century France. He explores the world of literature, art, and politics, and shows how Balzac's work was influenced by the events of his time. Gorham also provides a detailed analysis of Balzac's writing style, and shows how his works were groundbreaking in their portrayal of human nature and society.Overall, ""Wine of Life"" is a compelling and insightful novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of France's greatest writers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or French culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.