The cycle “Quirky Tales” Balzac wrote in the spirit of the Renaissance, imitating the Decameron. He created vivid portrayals of women—faithless and naive, seductive and worthy of sympathy and devotion.
Contents:
01. The Beauty of the Empire
02. An Accidental Sin
03. The Devil’s Heir
04. The Countess of the Constable
05. A Saving Exclamation
06. A Witch
07. The Desperation of a Lover
08. Persistence in Love
09. Berta’s Repentance
10. Naivety
11. The Marriage of the Beauty of the Empire