Comédie Humaine,: . The Lily Of The Valley (le Lys Dans La Vallée) 1897

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One of Balzac's most celebrated works, this novel tells the story of a young man's infatuation with a beautiful and virtuous married woman. Set against the backdrop of provincial France, it is a richly detailed portrait of a society obsessed with manners and appearances. This edition features a new translation by Saintsbury and extensive commentary on the historical and cultural context of the work.