The Red Inn
1831
The Red Inn (L'auberge rouge), published in 1831 by Honoré de Balzac, is a historical fiction narrative that explores the moral dilemmas faced by a Parisian banker during a dinner with a German guest. The story delves into themes of guilt and psychological struggle, culminating in a tragic resolution that underscores the weight of moral choices. This work is notable for its exploration of character and ethics within the context of 19th-century European society.
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“Every day, before our eyes, a moral phenomenon of amazing profundity takes place which is, nevertheless, so simple as never to be noticed.””
— Honoré de Balzac
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