Description
A desperate young man receives a mysterious talisman that promises to grant his every wish—but with each desire, the enchanted skin grows smaller and his life draws nearer to its end. As he is drawn into Parisian society, the novel explores the seductive power of wealth, ambition, pleasure, and romantic longing. Blending vivid social observation with philosophical fantasy, this compelling work examines the cost of unchecked desire and the fragile boundary between fulfillment and self-destruction.
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Details
First Published
1831
Language
rus
Translation
Original: La Peau de chagrin
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Magic Skin by Honoré de Balzac.
Suicide/Self-Harm
Death/Grief
Sexual Content