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The Magic Skin

by Honore de Balzac
Ellen Marriage
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Famous perfectionist Honore de Balzac labored for years to bring the fascinating idea behind The Magic Skin to life in a novel, and critics and fans alike agree that it is one of the French writer's masterworks. The story follows the experiences of a young man who finds a small piece of animal skin that magically fulfills his every desire. However, over time, he discovers that the seeming miracle has exacted a terrible toll on his body—and his soul.

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Publisher: Duke Classics

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  • ISBN: 9781620118269
  • Release date: February 22, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781620118269
  • File size: 358 KB
  • Release date: February 22, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781620118269
  • File size: 355 KB
  • Release date: February 22, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781620118269
  • File size: 1444 KB
  • Release date: February 22, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781620118269
  • File size: 1443 KB
  • Release date: February 22, 2012

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Classic Literature Fiction

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Famous perfectionist Honore de Balzac labored for years to bring the fascinating idea behind The Magic Skin to life in a novel, and critics and fans alike agree that it is one of the French writer's masterworks. The story follows the experiences of a young man who finds a small piece of animal skin that magically fulfills his every desire. However, over time, he discovers that the seeming miracle has exacted a terrible toll on his body—and his soul.

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Classic Literature Fiction
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    Publisher:
    Duke Classics

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781620118269
    Release date: February 22, 2012

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781620118269
    File size: 358 KB
    Release date: February 22, 2012

    Open EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781620118269
    File size: 355 KB
    Release date: February 22, 2012

    PDF ebook
    ISBN: 9781620118269
    File size: 1444 KB
    Release date: February 22, 2012

    Open PDF ebook
    ISBN: 9781620118269
    File size: 1443 KB
    Release date: February 22, 2012

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    OverDrive Read
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    Open EPUB ebook
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    Open PDF ebook
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    English
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