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Record Nr.

UNINA9910464489603321

Autore

Balzac HonoreĢ de <1799-1850.>

Titolo

The Magic Skin [[electronic resource] ] : Or The Wild Ass's Skin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Auckland, : The Floating Press, 2011

ISBN

1-77651-916-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (319 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MarriageEllen

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Title; Contents; Dedication; I - The Talisman; II - A Woman Without a Heart; III - The Agony; Epilogue; Addendum

Sommario/riassunto

Famous perfectionist Honore de Balzac labored for years to bring the fascinating idea behind The Magic Skin to life in a novel, and critics and fans alike agree that it is one of the French writer's masterworks. The story follows the experiences of a young man who finds a small piece of animal skin that magically fulfills his every desire. However, over time, he discovers that the seeming miracle has exacted a terrible toll on his body -- and his soul.