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GatheringBooks
The Wild Ass's Skin | Honore Balzac
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The_Penniless_Author
The Unknown Masterpiece: And, Gambara | Richard Howard, Honor de Balzac
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Pickpick

Balzac's short story about art, the unbridgeable gap between what an artist envisions and the execution of that idea, and the razor-thin line between genius and failure is wisely paired with 'Gambara', a set piece that allows the titular MC - a composer descending into madness- the opportunity to expound on his musical theories even as his life is in chaos. Interesting examination of artistic obsession and the pursuit of an unattainable ideal.

Suet624 Don‘t know if you‘re interested but there are a group of us reading NYRB books. Each month a different selection. Check out #NYRBbookclub 4y
The_Penniless_Author @Suet624 I like the idea - I've discovered a lot of favorites through reading random NYRB books - but I generally try to avoid challenges/book clubs since my schedule is so erratic, and I don't read anywhere nearly as fast as others on here. I'll think about it, though. Thanks for the invitation! 4y
Suet624 I understand. Clubs and challenges generally aren‘t my thing. This one is the only club I participate in. 4y
The_Penniless_Author @Suet624 If I were going to join one, this one would be right up my alley. I'll definitely consider it. Thanks again! 4y
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AvidReader25
Cousin Bette | Honore Balzac
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Mehso-so

A classic that explores a world filled w/greed, lust & selfish choices. There‘s no one to root for, even the virtuous Adeline is insufferable. Her husband, Hulot flits from one affair to the next & she pretends nothing‘s wrong. She's held up as a paragon of saintly womanhood, a standard even her daughter can't emulate in the same dilemma. Bette‘s plot was interesting but she was shuffled to the sideline as we watched the "redemption" of the Hulot.

BarbaraBB Great review! 4y
AvidReader25 @BarbaraBB Thanks! So hard to keep it short. 😆 4y
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Arvena
Cousin Bette | Honor de Balzac
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#internationalcoffeeday ☕️

☕️Yes!
☕️ The tagged book - it is said that Balzac used to drink 50 cups of coffee a day!

@Blackink_whitepaper

Blackink_WhitePaper Omg 😱 50 cups !!! Thanks for playing 💐😀☕️ 4y
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Sace
Lost Illusions | Honor de Balzac
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive collection. No description. No explanation. Some will be old. Some will be new. Don't judge me. I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.

This is day 12

#tbrpile
Original idea of- @StaceyKondla @cortg

Courtesy tags for @Trashcanman @Catherine_Willoughby

Catherine_Willoughby Thank you. Stacked 4y
Sace @Catherine_Willoughby You're welcome! 4y
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Sace
The Black Sheep | Honor de Balzac
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive collection. No description. No explanation. Some will be old. Some will be new. Don't judge me. I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.

This is day 11

#tbrpile @StaceyKondla @cortg

Courtesy tags for @Trashcanman @Catherine_Willoughby

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Sace
Eugenie Grandet | Honorae de Balzac
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive collection. No description. No explanation. Some will be old. Some will be new. Don't judge me. I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.

This is day 10

#tbrpile @StaceyKondla @cortg

Catherine_Willoughby Can you tag me. Looking inspiration for my July purchases ❤ 4y
Sace @Catherine_Willoughby just on this post or on future tbrpile posts? 4y
Trashcanman Can you tag me too please. Except if you post Dickens. Hugs 4y
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Sace @Trashcanman every day or just this post? 4y
Trashcanman @Sace Everyday if that's ok, unless if you post Dickens him and I can't be in the same room. 4y
Sace @Trashcanman I don't think I actually have any Dickens. Wait. No, I do but that shelf isn't getting posted for at least 100 more days 😂 4y
Trashcanman @Sace Hehehehe Solid! 4y
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Reviewsbylola
Colonel Chabert | Honor de Balzac
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Pickpick

I‘ve never read Balzac, and now is as good a time as any. This was only nine issues on @SerialReader and quite good. Colonel Chabert was thought to have died in battle, so when he shows up years later to find his wife has liquidated all his assets and remarried, trouble ensues. There‘s a lot wrapped up in this little novella.

BarbaraBB I am amazed that you turn to Balzac to get out of your reading slump but I am so glad if it does the job 😂😘 5y
Reviewsbylola Well tbf I started it last weekend before my slump really kicked in, plus it seems a bit easier to pick up serials in a sump because it‘s already divided up for you so your obligation is low. 😂 @BarbaraBB 5y
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Qpri
The Vendetta | Honor de Balzac
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A quick little Balzac novella accompanied by this plant-based mint cacao smoothie 😋

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks That‘s so pretty!! 5y
Qpri @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Plus yummyyyyy 😋😋 5y
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Lcsmcat
Cousin Bette | Honore Balzac
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