Honore Balzac
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A French novelist: Honore Balzac refers to the 19th-century French writer renowned for his detailed portrayal of French society. He is a key figure in literary realism.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The novels of Honore Balzac offer a comprehensive picture of post-Napoleonic France.
- Scholars often study Honore Balzac for his influence on the development of the modern novel.
Advanced Usage
- "Balzacian" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or complex social detail found in the works of Honore Balzac.
- The film's Balzacian attention to social detail made it a masterpiece of realism.
Variants and Related Words
- Balzac: A common shortened or alternative reference to Honore Balzac.
- Balzac's "La Comédie Humaine" is a vast collection of interconnected novels.
Synonyms
- Novelist: A writer of novels.
- Realist: A writer or artist who seeks to represent subject matter truthfully, without artificiality.
Related Phrases
- "La Comédie Humaine": The title of Balzac's multi-volume collection of novels and stories depicting French society.
- "La Comédie Humaine" is Honore Balzac's magnum opus.
Noun
- French novelist; he portrays the complexity of 19th century French society (1799-1850)