In this 1831 novel, a young man finds a piece of magical rawhide and begins making wishes. However, with each wish that is granted, the skin shrinks, and the man becomes feebler. A warning against greed, the novel established Balzacs literary reputation. Upon publication, it sold out instantly.
| ISBN: | 9781411458697 |
| Publication date: | 28th June 2011 |
| Author: | Balzac, Honore de |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |