The Magic Skin

The Magic Skin
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Total Pages : 334
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ISBN-10 : HARVARD:HN1PBI
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Rating : 4/5 (BI Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Magic Skin by : Honoré de Balzac

Download or read book The Magic Skin written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfectionist Honore de Balzac labored for years to bring the fascinating idea behind The Magic Skin to life in a novel, and critics and fans alike agree that it is one of the French writer's masterworks. The story, set in early 19th-century Paris, follows the experiences of a young man who finds a small piece of animal skin that magically fulfills his every desire. However, over time, he discovers that the seeming miracle has exacted a terrible toll on his body-- and his soul.


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