Balzac's

In Balzac's novels, the evocation of food is essential to his style.

Like Dining With Rabelais Moira Hodgson 2011

Balzac's enthusiasm is hardly surprising, given his experiences as a malnourished child.

Like Dining With Rabelais Moira Hodgson 2011

Wherever I went—the Louvre and Orangerie, the Comédie Française, Honoré de Balzac's house, even the Eiffel Tower—everyone went out of their way to be charming and helpful.

French Twist: Meet Monsieur Nice Guy Joe Queenan 2011

"Balzac's Omelette" is particularly enjoyable because of the bizarre and colorful details that the author serves up.

Like Dining With Rabelais Moira Hodgson 2011

I want to live to excess! cries Balzac's hero, Raphael de Valentin, as he clutches the magic shagreen, or ass's skin, that will prolong his life of dissipation and pleasure, according to the antiquary who gives it to him.

Decadent Writing Of the 19th Century Nicholas Frankel 2011

The bedroom scenes in Balzac's The Magic Skin and Zola's Nana and The Beast in Man may not be quite "NC-17," but they're certainly a solid "R"!

Dave Astor: The French Connection Between Old Books and Current Events Dave Astor 2011

I'm also talking about Honore de Balzac's Eugenie Grandet, which features a selfish rich guy like many of the wealthy in 2011.

Dave Astor: The French Connection Between Old Books and Current Events Dave Astor 2011

I'm also talking about Honore de Balzac's Eugenie Grandet, which features a selfish rich guy like many of the wealthy in 2011.

Dave Astor: The French Connection Between Old Books and Current Events Dave Astor 2011

The bedroom scenes in Balzac's The Magic Skin and Zola's Nana and The Beast in Man may not be quite "NC-17," but they're certainly a solid "R"!

Dave Astor: The French Connection Between Old Books and Current Events Dave Astor 2011

But by Balzac's time, Paris had become the gastronomic center of Europe.

Like Dining With Rabelais Moira Hodgson 2011