PĂšre Goriot
of Honoré de Balzac, Mehmet Can (Translator)
Series: La Comédie Humaine #23
Description
PĂšre Goriot is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. Interwoven with this theme is that of the impoverished young aristocrat, Rastignac, who came to Paris from the provinces to hopefully make his fortune. He befriends Goriot and becomes involved with the daughters. The story is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for wealth.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 370 pages
- Publisher W. W. Norton & Company
- Publication Date December 17th 1997
- First Publication 10/28/35
- Language English
- ISBN 9780393971668
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
- Scenario ['Paris (France)']
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