Sarrasine

"Sarrasine" by Honore de Balzac is a short written in the early 19th century, during the Romantic period. This literary work explores themes of art, obsession, and the complexities of human desire, encapsulated through the tumultuous life of a sculptor named Ernest-Jean Sarrasine. It intricately delves into the intersection of love and identity, epitomizing the intense emotions characteristic of Balzac's narrative style.