Disillusionment

Author: Balzac
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Publish Date: 1998-10-01
Features: The central theme of this book is the story of two talented and ambitious young men whose ideals are shattered. The young poet Lucien, who enjoys a considerable reputation in the provinces, comes to Paris full of fantasies. Unable to resist the allure of the glittering world, he seeks a shortcut to success and refuses to put in the effort to study diligently.