One of this author's novels contrasts David Sechar
One of this author's novels contrasts David Sechard, who invents an improved printing press, with Lucien Rubempre, a poet who becomes a hack journalist. In another of this author's novels, the title character loves her cousin Charles, but instead marries the wealthy Monsieur de Bonfons. This author of Lost Illusions and Eugenie Grandet created the characters of Vautrin and Eugene de Rastignac in a massive series of over one hundred realistic novels. For 10 points, name this French author whose The Human Comedy includes Pere Goriot.
One of this author's novels contrasts David Sechard, who invents an improved printing press, with Lucien Rubempre, a poet who becomes a hack journalist.
Honore de {Balzac}