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...
Alan Shearer's domestic goal supply line was bolstered yesterday when Blackburn secured the signature of the Panathinaikos winger, Yorgos Donis. The 26-year-old Greek international, who was believed to be a target for Manchester United, Arsenal and Rangers after helping the Athens club reach...
Defending Olympic springboard champion Mark Lenzi came from 10 points behind on his last dive to earn a trip to the Atlanta Games tonight and Scott Donie claimed the other three-meter berth. Lenzi entered the final in fourth place, and battled furiously to...
