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Vautrin - A Drama in Five Acts

Honoré de Balzac

Publisher: Good Press

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"Vautrin: A Drama in Five Acts" by Honoré de Balzac
Vautrin is a character from the beloved author whose real name is Jacques Collin. Jacques Collin is an escaped convict and criminal mastermind fleeing from the police. A surprising fact considering that, though little is known about Collin's early life, it can be gathered that had an above-average education and that he worked as an apprentice in a bank—a position his aunt Jacqueline had obtained for him.
Available since: 12/06/2019.
Print length: 161 pages.

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