A Drama on the Seashore by Honoré de Balzac

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By Stephanie Lin Posted on Mar 10, 2026
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Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
English
"A Drama on the Seashore" by Honoré de Balzac is a short story published in 1834. A young writer and his lover, vacationing on the French coast, encounter a reclusive fisherman living in a cave. They learn his tragic history: years earlier, he drowned his own son as punishment for theft, driving his wife to death and himself into self-imposed exile...
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5 months ago

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9 months ago

I was skeptical at first, but the character development leaves a lasting impact. Don't hesitate to start reading.

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