Sarrasine

Published in 1830, 'Sarrasine' by Honoré de Balzac is a novella that explores the life of Sarrasine, a sculptor navigating the artistic salons of Europe during the decline of the Bourbon monarchy. The story follows his obsessive love for La Zambinella, an Italian singer, revealing the complexities of passion and identity. Balzac's work is notable for its realistic portrayal of society and has influenced the development of literary realism.


























