Sarrasine - (Mint Editions (Literary Fiction)) by Honoré de Balzac (Paperback)

Sarrasine is a thought-provoking and timeless novella by Honoré de Balzac that explores themes of idealization, obsession, and the conflation of sex and gender.

This beautifully designed edition features a professionally typeset manuscript and a stunning cover that will transport readers to 19th century Paris.

Follow the journey of young sculptor Ernest-Jean Sarrasine as he becomes increasingly obsessed with the enigmatic opera star Zambinella, unaware of the secret she lives with.

This classic of French literature is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and the power of idealization.