Honoré de Balzac

Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright born in Tours and died in Paris. He is best known for his series of novels and stories, collectively titled "La Comédie Humaine," which offers a detailed panorama of French society in the early 19th century. Balzac's work has had a profound influence on literature and is regarded as a precursor to modern realism.