IDENTITY
Histoire de la grandeur et de la décadence de César Birotteau
Literature
Work Summary
Histoire de la grandeur et de la décadence de César Birotteau by Honoré de Balzac is a novel tracing the rise and fall of the Parisian perfumer César Birotteau, whose commercial success and social ambition lead him into disastrous speculation and bankruptcy. His efforts to repay his creditors make the story a study of bourgeois honour, credit, commerce and financial vulnerability.
Evidence Summary
Van Gogh says he thinks he will re-read all of Balzac.
Documents sustained/recurrent literary engagement; no further artistic motive is inferred.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Honoré de Balzac
Work
Histoire de la grandeur et de la décadence de César Birotteau
Years / Period
5 Jul 1888
Van Gogh Relation
Read
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
I’m reading Balzac, César Birotteau
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
5 Jul 1888 — Letter 636
Reading / planned to send
I’m reading Balzac, César Birotteau
Response: Van Gogh says he thinks he will re-read all of Balzac.
Connection: Documents sustained/recurrent literary engagement; no further artistic motive is inferred.
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