{"title":"Series: Modern Literatures In Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Literatures In Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rich tapestry of contemporary writings that delve into diverse fields such as philosophy, finance, history, and technology. This series invites readers to explore fresh ideas and critical insights, blending scholarly reflection with accessible narratives that illuminate complex subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning genres from travel and adventure to graphic novels and children’s literature, these works challenge conventional boundaries and encourage a deeper understanding of the modern world. Readers can expect thoughtful perspectives that engage the mind and inspire curiosity across an eclectic range of disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balzac-by-michael-tilby-9780582087064","title":"Balzac","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis canon of French literature, Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), is also a major European figure in the development of realism. His work is dominated by an inter-related sequence of novels and short stories, \u003ci\u003eLa Comédie Humaine\u003c\/i\u003e, which charts the idiosyncrasies of French society from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the 1840s. Among the most famous of these are \u003ci\u003eLe Père Goriot\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLa Cousine Bette\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this study, Dr Tilby concentrates on the main approaches in practice and discusses some of the earliest responses to Balzac's work. His introduction and headnotes set Balzac's work in context. This book will be of interest to students of French language and literature and also to those studying French in combined studies or humanities courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47588814946540,"sku":"9780582087064","price":149.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780582087064-balzac.jpg?v=1777597137"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-modern-literatures-in-perspective.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}