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César Birotteau

Honoré de Balzac 2 Épisodes août 25, 2026

This podcast presents Honoré de Balzac's novel 'César Birotteau', part of his 'The Human Comedy' series. Set in post-Napoleonic Paris, it follows the rise and fall of a well-meaning perfumer caught in a web of financial speculation. The story explores the clash between old aristocratic values and the new middle-class society driven by credit and ambition.

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