The Elixir of Life
1830
The Elixir of Life
1830
French Literature, Philosophy & Ethics, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories
Translated by Clara Bell
The Elixir of Life, written by Honoré de Balzac and first published in 1830, is a philosophical short story set in 16th-century Ferrara, Italy. It follows Don Juan Belvidero, a nobleman who, amidst his father's impending death, grapples with guilt and the allure of an elixir promising immortality. The narrative explores the moral dilemmas of seeking eternal life and the tragic consequences of selfish desires, ultimately reflecting on the inevitability of death and the folly of escaping it.
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