«Scenes from a Courtesan's Life» in Swedish with a Parallel Translation

"Scenes from a Courtesan's Life" is a novel by Honoré de Balzac, part of The Human Comedy series. It continues the story of Lucien de Rubempré and the enigmatic courtesan Esther Gobseck, exploring the power of money, intrigue, and deception in Parisian society. The novel delves into the illusions of success, moral downfall, and the ruthless nature of the elite world.