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Father Goriot

Father Goriot

De Balzac, Honore

Paperback

Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 9355842023
ISBN13: 9789355842022
Publisher: True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Published: Jul 6 2023
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.57 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Father Goriot is a classic novel written by Honoré de Balzac, one of the most influential French writers of the 19th century. Set in early 19th-century Paris, the story revolves around the lives of several characters, with a particular focus on the elderly widower Jean-Joachim Goriot. The novel delves into themes of social hierarchy, ambition, love, and betrayal. As the narrative unfolds, Balzac masterfully portrays the contrasting worlds of Parisian society, depicting the opulence and superficiality of the upper class as well as the struggles and sacrifices of the lower classes. Through the character of Father Goriot, a selfless and devoted father who suffers at the hands of his ungrateful daughters, the novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the harsh realities of a materialistic society. With its rich characterizations, vivid descriptions, and intricate plot, Father Goriot offers a penetrating and critical examination of French society during the early 19th century, highlighting the moral and social decay beneath its glamorous façade.

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