The Unknown Masterpiece - by Honoré de Balzac

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.