The Elixir of Life by Honoré de Balzac
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Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
English
"The Elixir of Life" by Honoré de Balzac is a short story published in 1830. Set in 16th-century Italy and Spain, it follows Don Juan Belvidero, who receives from his dying father a mysterious liquid that can restore life. When Juan disobeys his father's final instructions, he sets in motion a dark chain of events involving forbidden knowledge, deb...
to a horrifying miracle that shocks an entire community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Michelle Allen
1 year agoAfter hearing about this author multiple times, the character development leaves a lasting impact. I would gladly recommend this title.
John Smith
1 year agoUsed this for my thesis, incredibly useful.
Michael Anderson
1 year agoHaving read this twice, the clarity of the writing makes this accessible. This story will stay with me.
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John Lopez
1 year agoFrom the very first page, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling. I would gladly recommend this title.