How did Balzac's portrayal of Parisian society feel so authentic?
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How did Balzac's portrayal of Parisian society feel so authentic?
Did anyone else find the characters' pursuits of success both inspiring and tragic?
What inspired the decision to depict Paris through multiple social classes in such detail?