Regarded by many critics as one of Honore de Balzac's foremost literary achievements, the novel The Alkahest offers an incisive look at the dangers of obsession. Scientist Balthazar Claes begins his research into alchemical properties with the best of intentions, but before long, he begins to neglect everything else in his life.
Audiobooks
eBooks
Biography & Memoir
Student Resources
- Careers
- Study Aids & Workbooks
- Language Arts & Writing
- Personal Finance
- Student Success
- See all student resources collections