Louis Lambert is an 1832 novel by French author Honoré de Balzac, part of his larger work La Comédie humaine. Set primarily in a school in Vendôme, it follows the life of a boy genius who is deeply influenced by the philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg. The novel focuses on metaphysical themes rather than a traditional plot, reflecting Balzac's own childhood experiences and philosophical explorations. Translated by Ellen Marriage under the pseudonym James Waring, it offers insight into the author's thoughts on genius, madness, and spiritual enlightenment.
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