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Rise and Fall of Cesar BirotteauHonoré de Balzac

Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau

by OpenStories

Original author: Honoré de Balzac

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"Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel published in 1837. A Parisian perfumer of peasant origins achieves remarkable success, earning honors and social standing. But when he becomes entangled in property speculation with borrowed money, hidden betrayals and financial manipulation threaten everything he has built. As debts mount and former allies turn against him, César must confront bankruptcy and fight to restore his honor in a world where middle-class fortunes can collapse overnight.

Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau, by Honoré de Balzac. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #1942.

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13 Chapters

  1. 1.Part I: Cesar at His Apogee (1)8,761 words
  2. 2.Part I: Cesar at His Apogee (2)8,841 words
  3. 3.Part I: Cesar at His Apogee (3)8,511 words
  4. 4.Part I: Cesar at His Apogee (4)8,831 words
  5. 5.Part I: Cesar at His Apogee (5)8,802 words
  6. 6.Part I: Cesar at His Apogee (6)8,731 words
  7. 7.Part I: Cesar at His Apogee (7)2,897 words
  1. 8.Part II: Cesar Grappling with Misfortune (1)8,717 words
  2. 9.Part II: Cesar Grappling with Misfortune (2)8,802 words
  3. 10.Part II: Cesar Grappling with Misfortune (3)8,776 words
  4. 11.Part II: Cesar Grappling with Misfortune (4)8,687 words
  5. 12.Part II: Cesar Grappling with Misfortune (5)8,807 words
  6. 13.Part II: Cesar Grappling with Misfortune (6)6,741 words