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 |
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.
Wild Ass's Skin (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) is available in Ebook
Wild Ass's Skin (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) was written by Balzac, Honore de and published by Barnes & Noble
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