
Commission in Lunacy
Commission in Lunacy, originally titled L’interdiction, is a short novel by Honoré de Balzac published in 1836. The story follows an aristocratic woman who seeks to have her estranged husband declared mentally incompetent, requiring the approval of an examining judge known for his integrity. This work is notable for its exploration of Parisian society and Balzac's development of psychological realism and character portrayal techniques.

























