About “Le Message”
Le Message is a short story by Honoré de Balzac. It was published in 1832 and is part of La Comédie humaine, specifically within the Scènes de la vie privée section. The story is a concise narrative that reflects Balzac's focus on everyday life and human behavior. It is one of many works that contribute to Balzac's larger literary project, which aims to portray the social and psychological aspects of 19th-century French society. The story remains a part of his extensive and influential body of work. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1832