The Human Comedy

A mirror of society. A masterpiece of realism. A universe of characters.

The Complete Human Comedy gathers Honoré de Balzac's visionary literary project—an epic series of interconnected novels and stories that explores every layer of 19th-century French society. From the salons of Paris to the rural provinces, Balzac unveils the desires, flaws, and ambitions that define humanity .

This monumental edition includes:

All 90+ works in La Comédie Humaine

Featuring Père Goriot, Eugénie Grandet, Lost Illusions, Cousin Bette, and more

Thematic and chronological organization

Introductions, character lists, and detailed annotations

Ideal for scholars, Francophiles, and lovers of literary realism, this is the most comprehensive digital collection of Balzac's legendary output available.

"Balzac was the novelist of energy, vision, and totality." – George Saintsbury

"The father of literary realism—and the soul of 19th-century fiction." – Literary Review Paris

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