Prometheus: The Life of Balzac

How it feels

This TV series follows the life of Honore de Balzac from his early desire to become a writer through his romantic relationships. It is based on a biography by Andre Maurois and shows key events in the French author's career and personal life.

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What happens

Prometheus: The Life of Balzac is a 1975, six episode part, TV Mini Series adaptation of André Maurois' 1965 book of the same name. It was produced by the BBC and all six episodes were broadcast in colour from 20 October 1975 to 24 November 1975 on BBC Two. With Nicky Henson playing the main character Honore de Balzac, the series shows his life from wanting to be a writer to falling in love. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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