About “Gaudissart II”
Gaudissart II is a short story by Honoré de Balzac, published in 1844. It is part of Scènes de la vie parisienne, a section of La Comédie humaine. The story focuses on the character Gaudissart, a traveling salesman who exploits the gullibility of small-town residents. Balzac uses the narrative to critique the social and economic dynamics of his time. The work reflects the author’s broader exploration of human behavior and society. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1844