Once in Paris, Lucien's "illusions" are systematically shattered: Lost Illusions (Modern Library Classics) - Amazon.com
The story follows , a handsome and ambitious young poet from the provincial town of Angoulême. Driven by dreams of literary fame and glory, he leaves his family's humble printing business for the glamorous high society of Paris. Lost Illusions
( Illusions perdues ) is a classic novel by Honoré de Balzac, written between 1837 and 1843. It is widely considered one of his greatest works within his massive literary series, La Comédie humaine . Plot Summary Once in Paris