Free digital classic
The Magic Skin
- Reading format
- EPUB in Folarin Bookstore Digital
- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) and Ellen Marriage (1865-1946) [Translator] "The Magic Skin" by Honoré de Balzac is a novel published in 1831. Set in early 19th-century Paris, it follows a young man who discovers a magical piece of shagreen that grants his every wish. However, each desire fulfilled causes the skin to shrink and drains his physical energy. The novel explores the conflict between desire and longevity, examining bourgeois materialism through Balzac's detailed portrayal of Parisian society. It established Balzac as a significant French writer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1067