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The novel sequence La Comédie humaine offers a detailed panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, showcasing Balzac's keen observational skills and unfiltered societal representation. His characters, rich in complexity and moral ambiguity, reflect the intricacies of human nature. Additionally, inanimate objects and the city of Paris itself are given life, enhancing the narrative depth. Balzac's influential style laid the groundwork for realism in European literature, impacting renowned authors and filmmakers alike.