*** start of the project gutenberg ebook 1432 *** seraphita by honore de balzac translated by katharine prescott wormeley dedication to madame eveline de hanska, nee comtesse rzewuska. madame,--here is the work which you asked of me. i am happy, in thus dedicating it, to offer you a proof of the respectful affection you allow me to bear you. if i am reproached for impotence in this attempt to draw from the depths of mysticism a book which seeks ...