The Wild Ass's Skin
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Summary
The Wild Ass's Skin is a work by Honoré de Balzac, part of the series La Comédie Humaine. It tells the story of a young man named Raphael de Valentin, who discovers a magical wild ass's skin capable of granting his every wish. However, with each wish fulfilled, the skin shrinks in size, bringing Raphael closer to his demise. The book explores themes of ambition, love, human desires and their consequences, as well as questions of morality and death, illustrating the protagonist's journey towards understanding the true values of life.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
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Genre: Classical literature