«The Cabinet of Antiques» in Swedish with a Parallel Translation

"The Cabinet of Antiques" is a novel by Honoré de Balzac, part of The Human Comedy series. The story revolves around the conflict between the old aristocracy and the rising bourgeoisie in 19th-century France. Young nobleman Victor d’Espard seeks his place in high society but faces intrigues and the decline of his family. The novel explores themes of lost traditions, the power of wealth, and social struggle.