La Comédie Humaine Of Honoré De Balzac: Scenes From Country Life. 1. The Country Doctor. 2. The Vendetta. 3. Colonel Chabert

Widely considered one of the greatest works of French literature, 'La Comédie Humaine' is a sprawling epic documenting the social, political, and cultural life of nineteenth-century France. This volume collects three of its most vivid and memorable tales, all set in the countryside and featuring characters from all walks of life. From the wily doctor who outsmarts his rivals to the wronged wife seeking revenge, these stories offer a richly detailed look at the complexities of rural life in Balzac's time.

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