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Le Père Goriot
Hardcover
Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023739085
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.53
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
Le Père Goriot, part of HonorÃ(c) de Balzac's La ComÃ(c)die humaine, offers a profound exploration of Parisian society and the destructive power of societal ambition. Set in post-Revolutionary France, the novel centers on the tragic figure of Père Goriot, an old man who sacrifices his fortune for his ungrateful daughters. His story intertwines with that of Eugène de Rastignac, a young man determined to climb the social ladder, and Vautrin, a mysterious criminal who embodies moral ambiguity.
Through vivid descriptions and complex characters, Balzac paints a stark portrait of a society driven by wealth and appearances. Le Père Goriot remains a compelling and insightful commentary on human nature, family, and the corrupting influence of materialism. This edition allows readers to rediscover Balzac's masterpiece in its original French.
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