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Balzac organized the collection into three major sections to map the "totality of reality":

Many stories follow the "young man from the provinces" (like Eugène de Rastignac) attempting to conquer Parisian high society. ComГ©die

( The Human Comedy ) is the monumental multi-volume collection of interlinked novels and stories by Honoré de Balzac , written between 1829 and 1848. It is one of the most ambitious literary projects in history, aiming to provide a comprehensive, realistic portrayal of French society during the Restoration and the July Monarchy. Core Structure and Scope Balzac organized the collection into three major sections

Examines the governing principles of society. Core Structure and Scope Examines the governing principles

Balzac was a pioneer of Realism, showing the rise of capitalism and how the pursuit of wealth dissolved traditional social ties.

The largest section, focusing on the social "spectacle" through various "Scenes" (Private Life, Provincial Life, Parisian Life, Political Life, Military Life, and Country Life).