Honoré de Balzac

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Short Story

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Sarrasine Summary

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Background

Sarrasine Background

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Story Analysis

Sarrasine Story Analysis

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Character Analysis

Sarrasine Character Analysis

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Themes

Sarrasine Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

Sarrasine Symbols & Motifs

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Literary Devices

Sarrasine Literary Devices

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