by Honoré de Balzac · Ediciones Cátedra · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788437650470
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In 1830s Paris, a young man named Raphaël de Valentin, facing despair and poverty, receives a magical talisman from an antique dealer: the wild ass's skin (La Peau de chagrin). This object has the power to grant any wish, but with each wish fulfilled, the skin shrinks, and the owner's life is shortened. As Raphaël indulges in a life of excess, he finds himself trapped in a cycle of anguish as he realizes his life is being consumed by his own desires. This masterpiece by Honoré de Balzac is a profound exploration of human passion, ambition, and the consequences of one's choices, standing as a cornerstone of European literature.
