About “The Conscript”
Le Réquisitionnaire is a short story by Honoré de Balzac. It was published in 1831 and is part of La Comédie humaine, specifically within the Études philosophiques section. The story is one of Balzac's lesser-known works and reflects his broader exploration of human nature and society. It was written during a period when Balzac was developing the themes and characters that would appear in his larger literary project. The story is concise and focuses on a specific moment or character, as is typical of his Études philosophiques. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1831
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