About “Maître Cornélius”
*Maître Cornélius* is a short story written by Honoré de Balzac. It was published in 1831 and is part of Balzac's *Études philosophiques*, which is itself a section of *La Comédie humaine*. The story is one of many works that contribute to Balzac's larger literary project, which aims to portray French society in detail. No further details about the plot or characters are provided in the source text. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1831