Had Balzac been a less masterful novelist, the disreputably profligate fraud in him might have overwhelmed his artistry. Still, the other Balzac, the artist, is tainted by his well-earned reputation for what has been called artistic license or dishonesty...
The French novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was the first writer to use fiction to convey the total social scene prevailing within one country at a particular period in its history. Commonly regarded as the founder of social realism, he also...
Byline: Liz Clemmons Daily Herald Correspondent Donald Peterson ~ 1922-2007 Donald Peterson wanted to work for only one boss: himself. His preference for self-employment led him to acquire a variety of businesses including a candy store, taxi service, bicycle rental shop and...
PAULA RUEGER, Staff Writer The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 05-24-1996 BUSY MUSIC MAN -- HE COMPOSES, PERFORMS - AND HAS A DAY JOB By PAULA RUEGER, Staff Writer Date: 05-24-1996, Friday Section: LIFESTYLE / PREVIEWS Edition: All Editions -- 3 Star, 2 Star P,...
