Illusions perdues
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Illusions perdues is a major 19th-century French novel by Honoré de Balzac that follows an aspiring poet’s rise and moral decline amid the corrupt worlds of Parisian journalism, literature, and society.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Illusions perdues canonical | 31 |
| Lost Illusions | 10 |
| Illusions perdues (film) | 1 |
| Lost Illusions (2021 film) | 1 |
| vanishing of illusions | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T505506 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Illusions perdues Context triple: [Honoré de Balzac, notableWork, Illusions perdues]
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A.
The Theatre of Dreams
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B.
The Clairvoyant
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C.
Fool's Paradise
Fool's Paradise is a 2023 satirical comedy film that marks Charlie Day's feature directorial debut, following a mute man who becomes an accidental Hollywood star.
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D.
Kaleidoscope Dream
Kaleidoscope Dream is a critically acclaimed R&B album by American singer Miguel, known for its eclectic production, sensual themes, and genre-blending sound.
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E.
Les Solitudes
Les Solitudes is a reflective poetic work by French writer and first Nobel Prize in Literature laureate Sully Prudhomme, exploring themes of isolation and inner life.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Illusions perdues Target entity description: Illusions perdues is a major 19th-century French novel by Honoré de Balzac that follows an aspiring poet’s rise and moral decline amid the corrupt worlds of Parisian journalism, literature, and society.
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A.
The Theatre of Dreams
The Theatre of Dreams is the famous moniker for Manchester United’s iconic Old Trafford stadium, renowned for its rich footballing history and passionate atmosphere.
-
B.
The Clairvoyant
The Clairvoyant is a 1935 British drama film starring Claude Rains and Fay Wray, centered on a music-hall mentalist whose apparent psychic powers begin to manifest for real with tragic consequences.
-
C.
Fool's Paradise
Fool's Paradise is a 2023 satirical comedy film that marks Charlie Day's feature directorial debut, following a mute man who becomes an accidental Hollywood star.
-
D.
Kaleidoscope Dream
Kaleidoscope Dream is a critically acclaimed R&B album by American singer Miguel, known for its eclectic production, sensual themes, and genre-blending sound.
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E.
Les Solitudes
Les Solitudes is a reflective poetic work by French writer and first Nobel Prize in Literature laureate Sully Prudhomme, exploring themes of isolation and inner life.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
French novel
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literary work ⓘ novel ⓘ |
| author | Honoré de Balzac ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| firstPublicationYear | 1837 ⓘ |
| genre |
bildungsroman
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realist novel ⓘ social novel ⓘ |
| hasAdaptation |
Illusions perdues (film)
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linked to:
Illusions perdues
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| hasPart |
Les Deux Poètes
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Les Souffrances de l’inventeur ⓘ Un Grand homme de province à Paris ⓘ
linked to:
Scènes de la vie parisienne
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| hasSubject |
literary career
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printing industry ⓘ social climbing ⓘ |
| influenced | later realist novels ⓘ |
| inSeries |
Scènes de la vie de province
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Scènes de la vie parisienne ⓘ |
| literaryMovement | Realism ⓘ |
| literaryPeriod | 19th-century literature ⓘ |
| literaryStatus | major work of 19th-century French literature ⓘ |
| mainCharacter |
David Séchard
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linked to:
Lucien Chardon
Louise de Bargeton ⓘ Lucien Chardon ⓘ Ève Chardon ⓘ Étienne Lousteau ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | third-person narration ⓘ |
| notableFor |
critique of literary and social corruption
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detailed depiction of Parisian journalism ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | French ⓘ |
| partOf | La Comédie humaine ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| publisher | Various 19th-century French publishers ⓘ |
| settingLocation |
Angoulême
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Paris ⓘ |
| theme |
ambition
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corruption in journalism ⓘ corruption of ideals ⓘ moral decline ⓘ provincial versus Parisian society ⓘ rise and fall of an artist ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfStory | Restoration France ⓘ |
| titleLanguage | French ⓘ |
| translatedTitle |
Lost Illusions
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linked to:
Illusions perdues
|
| workOfAuthor | Honoré de Balzac ⓘ |
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Subject: Illusions perdues Description of subject: Illusions perdues is a major 19th-century French novel by Honoré de Balzac that follows an aspiring poet’s rise and moral decline amid the corrupt worlds of Parisian journalism, literature, and society.
Referenced by (44)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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La Comédie humaine portrays French society after the fall of Napoleon
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complex criminal mastermind figure Vautrin
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Les Illusions perdues (Lost Illusions)
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Chardon
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