Repertory of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A — Z

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Repertory of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A — Z

by Anatole Cerfberr, Jules François Christophe

EN·~18 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
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REPERTORY OF THE COMEDIE HUMAINE - By Anatole Cerfberr and Jules François Christophe

0:05
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TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE

4:34
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INTRODUCTION

22:23
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REPERTORY OF THE COMEDIE HUMAINE

0:02
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A

32:26
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B

1:51:17
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C

1:48:52
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D

36:49
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E

22:01
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F

40:22

Description

Step into the vast universe of Balzac with a guide that turns the sprawling Comédie Humaine into a navigable map. This compact reference presents every recurring figure alphabetically, offering concise snapshots of their lives, ambitions and connections, so you can instantly recognize a name that flickers in the background of a novel.

The work shines when you encounter a fleeting mention—perhaps a shrewd lawyer or a rising social climber—and want to know how they fit into the larger tapestry. By tracing characters such as the ambitious young officer who first appears in a modest family drama and later surfaces in political intrigue, the guide reveals the subtle threads Balzac weaves across dozens of volumes. It also untangles the shifting titles and editions that can confound even seasoned readers.

Meticulously translated and lightly annotated, the description balances scholarly precision with clear, listener‑friendly language. Whether you’re revisiting a favorite story or embarking on your first foray into the Comédie Humaine, this repertory becomes an indispensable companion for every Balzac enthusiast.

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Language

en

Duration

~18 hours (1068K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Dagny; HTML version by David Widger

Release date

2006-01-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Anatole Cerfberr

Anatole Cerfberr

1835–1896

A lively French journalist and critic, he wrote under several pen names and moved easily between literature, theater, and politics. He is still best remembered for a landmark guide to Balzac’s vast fictional world, created with Jules Christophe.

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Jules François Christophe

b. 1840

A French civil servant who also made a lasting mark on Balzac studies, he is best known for co-authoring a detailed guide to La Comédie humaine. His life is only lightly documented, which gives his surviving work an extra sense of discovery.

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