The Wild Ass's Skin (The Human Comedy)

The Wild Ass's Skin (The Human Comedy)

Balzac is concerned with the choice between ruthless self-gratification and asceticism, dissipation and restraint, in a novel that is powerful in its symbolism and realistic depiction of decadence.

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Country USA
Brand Penguin Classics
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber bibliography
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 1977-09-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140443301

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