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66 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1830
It is believed by many that Balzac was inspired to write La Vendetta by Prosper Mérimée's novel Mateo Falcone, which was serialised by the Revue de Paris in 1829 and also deals with the subject of Corsican vengeance and family honor.Balzac is better known for his novels. I'm moving to the position that his stories are just as good and don't require the same time investment. I can expect Balzac's endings to be filled with irony and/or pathos. While I tend to cry easily, Balzac doesn't often touch me so, and I did not expect it with this one. I was unexpectedly touched.