First published 1837

Cesar Birotteau

by Honoré de Balzac

Editions tracked
2
Series
The Human Comedy

Cesar Birotteau by Honoré de Balzac was first published in 1837. We track 2 editions.

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  1. Roberts brothers1887 Hardback · The Human Comedy I own Cesar Birotteau, Roberts brothers 1887 Log in to want this
  2. Collins' clear-type press1900 Hardback · The Human Comedy I own Cesar Birotteau, Collins' clear-type press 1900 Log in to want this

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About the book

Awards, adaptations and setting

Adaptations

  • Caesar Birotteau film, 1911
  • Cesare Birotteau film, 1921

Setting and characters

Characters
César Birotteau, Comte Anselme Popinot, Ferdinand du Tillet, Célestin Crevel

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Comes after
The Thirteen
Followed by
The Firm of Nucingen

In print

Editions recorded
17 on Open Library, 5 in English
Wikipedia
Articles in 13 languages

From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.

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How many editions of Cesar Birotteau are there?

We track 2 editions of Cesar Birotteau. Each has its own page with how to identify it.

Has Cesar Birotteau been adapted?

Yes, including Cesare Birotteau (film, 1921), Caesar Birotteau (film, 1911), according to Wikidata.

When was Cesar Birotteau first published?

Cesar Birotteau by Honoré de Balzac was first published in 1837.

What should I read after Cesar Birotteau?

In order, it follows The Thirteen and it is followed by The Firm of Nucingen, according to Wikidata.

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Engraving of César Birotteau standing with hands behind his back, by Bertall
An illustration of Balzac's César Birotteau by Bertall.Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain