About “Z. Marcas”
Z. Marcas is a novelette by French author Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1840. Set in contemporary Paris, it follows the life of a political strategist who rises to influence but is later abandoned by the politicians he helped. After falling into poverty and obscurity, he befriends two students who live next door in a boarding-house. The story centers on their conversations about the political climate in France. Balzac's work explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the fleeting nature of power. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1831