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Chouans

Hosted by Honoré de Balzac · fiction · EN

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“The Chouans” (1829) marks a significant milestone as the first novel published under Balzac’s own name, initiating his monumental series, “The Human Comedy.” Inspired by Sir Walter Scotts ability to bring history to life through fiction, Balzac set his tale in the tumultuous year of 1799, when Napoleon rose to power as First Consul of France. In the remote region of Brittany, the Chouans—an anti-revolutionary guerrilla militia—fought fiercely to overturn the French Revolution and restore the Bourbon monarchy. Opposing them were the Republics forces, known as “the Blues.” Balzac meticulously researched this historical era and the living conditions of the Bretons, skillfully intertwining real events with a poignant love story that crosses the divide of conflicting loyalties. “The Chouans” stands as an early and influential work of historical fiction, a genre that flourished in the 1800s and continues to captivate audiences in modern literature and film. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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What is Chouans about?

“The Chouans” (1829) marks a significant milestone as the first novel published under Balzac’s own name, initiating his monumental series, “The Human Comedy.” Inspired by Sir Walter Scotts ability to bring history to life through fiction, Balzac set his tale in the tumultuous year of 1799, when Napoleon rose to power as First Consul of France.

Who hosts Chouans?

Chouans is hosted by Honoré de Balzac. The show has published 51 episodes to date.

What has Chouans covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Armand Durand-Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon" (12 September 2026, 462 minutes), "Frailty and Hypocrisy (Figaro Trilogy #3)-Pierre Beaumarchais" (24 August 2026, 128 minutes), and "Old Regime and the Revolution-Alexis de Tocqueville" (23 August 2026, 434 minutes).

How often does Chouans publish?

Chouans publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 325 minutes across 51 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Chouans?

Booking probability for Chouans is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chouans requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chouans's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Chouans?

The strongest fits for Chouans are Artists, Writers & Performers. Chouans has a fiction audience.

About the host

Honoré de Balzac hosts Chouans, a fiction podcast with 51 episodes published.

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