The Unknown Masterpiece - by Honoré de Balzac #704472

What should we learn from The Unknown Masterpiece, the philosophical short story about the powers of art? Find everything you need to know about this work in a complete and detailed reading sheet.
You will find in this booklet:
- A complete summary
- A presentation of the main characters such as Frenhofer, Nicolas Poussin, Gillette and Porbus
- An analysis of the specificities of the work: a two-faceted novel, a romantic conception of art, the question of mimesis and significant mythological references
A reference analysis to quickly understand the meaning of the work.