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The Magic Skin is a novel by French author Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1831. The story follows Raphaël de Valentin, a young man who acquires a magical piece of shagreen that grants him the power to fulfill his deepest desires. However, with each wish granted, the skin shrinks, hastening his demise. As Raphaël descends into moral decay and obsession, the novel explores themes of ambition, temptation, and the consequences of unchecked desires. Through vivid imagery and psychological depth, Balzac offers a poignant critique of society's materialistic values and the human propensity for self-destruction. "The Magic Skin" remains a classic of French literature.
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