Sarrasine by Honore de Balzac

Sarrasine by Honore de Balzac Avec une postface de Chloe Radiguet French Edition Sarrasine, the only son of a rich lawyer who, rather than following in his father's path as the family wants, becomes an artist, eventually having his talent as a sculptor recognized by Bouchardon. He is generally more interested in art than in women, but on a trip to Italy falls in love with the opera star, La Zambinella, who serves as the model for his most perfect statue. When he learns that Zambinella is a castrato, he tries to kill Zambinella and is himself killed instead. Paperback. Used-good condition. All pages intact. Smoke free. 50% of the profits from this sale will be given to a local Friends of the Library. Short Story Stories European Literature Literary BKNK