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Examines the governing principles of society.

Characters are often driven by a single, all-consuming passion, such as avarice, paternal love, or a quest for scientific perfection. Recommended Reading Guide ComГ©die

The series includes and dozens of unfinished drafts. It is famous for its recurring characters —over 2,000 in total—who appear across different novels to create a sense of a living, breathing world. Major Themes Examines the governing principles of society

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