Mercadet: A Comedy in Three Acts
by Balzac, Honoré de
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Title:
Mercadet: A Comedy in Three Acts
Credits:
Produced by Dagny and John Bickers
Summary:
"Mercadet: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Honoré de Balzac is a play written in the mid-19th century that delves into the intricacies of financial speculation and social aspirations in Parisian society. The narrative revolves around the central character, Mercadet, a speculative businessperson struggling with the weight of his mounting debts while aiming to secure a prosperous...