Born in 1799, this man's life was dominated by his mother who outlived him. In 1821 he met Laure de Berny his longtime mistress who was 22 years his senior. Moving from Tours to a Paris garret in 1814, he embarked on the regimen he was to follow for the rest of his life: 16 hours workdays, and the consumption of immense amo
Born in 1799, this man's life was dominated by his mother who outlived him. In 1821 he met Laure de Berny his longtime mistress who was 22 years his senior. Moving from Tours to a Paris garret in 1814, he embarked on the regimen he was to follow for the rest of his life: 16 hours workdays, and the consumption of immense amounts of coffee.
Born in 1799, this man's life was dominated by his mother who outlived him.
Honore de {Balzac}