| Author: | Honore de Balzac | ISBN: | 9781411458697 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | June 28, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | Honore de Balzac |
| ISBN: | 9781411458697 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | June 28, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
In this 1831 novel, a young man finds a piece of magical rawhide and begins making wishes. However, with each wish that is granted, the skin shrinks, and the man becomes feebler. A warning against greed, the novel established Balzac’s literary reputation. Upon publication, it sold out instantly.
In this 1831 novel, a young man finds a piece of magical rawhide and begins making wishes. However, with each wish that is granted, the skin shrinks, and the man becomes feebler. A warning against greed, the novel established Balzac’s literary reputation. Upon publication, it sold out instantly.
