This collection of humorous and often mildly bawdy tales is set in 15th-century France. The author, with a masterful command of language, crafts spicy stories filled with love, intrigue, and human folly. The narratives are rich in wit, irony, and unexpected twists, providing amusement and a glimpse into the society of the era. It's a work that bravely explores the darker, yet comical, aspects of human nature.
'Tolldreisten Geschichten' von Honoré de Balzac ist ein Klassiker der erotischen Literatur, bestehend aus drei mal zehn frivolen Erzählungen. Balzac spiegelt mit erzählerischer Meisterschaft die feine Gesellschaft seiner Zeit wider, obwohl die Geschichten im späten Mittelalter spielen.
These choice selections from Honoré de Balzac's Droll Stories offer a lively and lusty portrait of sixteenth-century French life and manners. Told in the tradition of Boccaccio, Chaucer, and Rabelais, they allegedly originated in manuscripts from the abbeys of Touraine. Originally published in three sets of ten tales in the 1830s, the stories abound in episodes of good-humored licentiousness that scandalized Balzac's contemporaries and continue to delight modern readers. French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) was a founder of realism in European literature. An inspiration to Proust, Dickens, Faulkner, Dostoyevsky, and countless others, Balzac wrote works that were hailed for their multifaceted characters and exquisite attention to detail. This edition's excellent translation was the first to make his Contes Drolatiques available to English-speaking readers.
The book features a collection of humorous and satirical tales, originally published in 1899, showcasing the wit and storytelling prowess of its author. Each story offers a unique glimpse into human nature and societal quirks, blending charm with sharp commentary. This reprint preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience the timeless humor and insights of the classic work.