About “A Passion in the Desert”
Une passion dans le désert is a short story by Honoré de Balzac. It was published in 1830 and is part of La Comédie humaine, specifically the Scènes de la vie militaire section. The story explores themes of love and conflict, set against a military backdrop. Balzac wrote it as part of his larger literary project to depict French society. The work is known for its vivid character development and emotional depth. It remains a notable example of Balzac’s early storytelling. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1830