Honoré de Balzac
Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright, renowned for his series of novels and stories collectively entitled 'La Comédie Humaine.' His works provide a detailed panorama of French society in the early 19th century, capturing the complexities of human behavior and social dynamics. Balzac's keen observations and rich characterizations have solidified his place as a foundational figure in the development of the modern novel.
Born on May 20, 1799 (226 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 77,265 | 75 | $3,000 | 3$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 39,242 | 39 | $7,800 | 8$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 25,054 | $48,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 3 | 28,552,450 | 25,168 | $58,800 | 53$ |
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Venezuela:
Honoré de Balzac created memorable characters in La Comedia Humana who journey from the provinces to Paris.
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Monaco:
Original works of Balzac are part of the collection owned by Gérard Lhéritier.
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Andorra:
Honoré de Balzac was a literary genius who captured the details of a society in turmoil through his work 'La Comédie Humaine'.
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Peru:
Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist.
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Montenegro:
Honoré de Balzac's ruthless descriptions of French society make him a significant literary figure.
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Liechtenstein:
Honoré de Balzac is celebrated on the anniversary of his birth as a notable French writer.
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Romania:
Honoré de Balzac is considered one of the greatest French writers in the fields of realistic, psychological, and fantastic novels.
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United Kingdom:
Honoré de Balzac’s 19th-century chronicles of ambition and despair are referenced to illustrate social injustices.
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Colombia:
Honoré de Balzac is a French novelist whose work is referenced by Juan Gabriel Vásquez in relation to the private history of nations.
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Colombia:
Honoré de Balzac drank more than fifty cups of coffee a day, which allowed him to write for hours without stopping.
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