The Magic SkinHonoré de Balzac
The Magic Skin
by OpenStories
Original author: Honoré de Balzac
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"The Magic Skin" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel published in 1831. Set in early 19th-century Paris, it follows a young man who discovers a magical piece of shagreen that grants his every wish. However, each desire fulfilled causes the skin to shrink and drains his physical energy. The novel explores the conflict between desire and longevity, examining bourgeois materialism through Balzac's detailed portrayal of Parisian society. It established Balzac as a significant French writer.
The Magic Skin, by Honoré de Balzac. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #1307.
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13 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: The Talisman (1)8,880 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Talisman (2)8,794 words
- 3.Chapter I: The Talisman (3)5,252 words
- 4.Chapter II: A Woman Without a Heart (1)8,525 words
- 5.Chapter II: A Woman Without a Heart (2)8,906 words
- 6.Chapter II: A Woman Without a Heart (3)8,762 words
- 7.Chapter II: A Woman Without a Heart (4)8,798 words