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Eugene Rastignac, a young law student living in a boarding house, meets fellow lodger, Goriot, a ruined merchant who receives occasional secret visits from his daughters
Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher : Paw Prints
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,74 MB
Release : 1951
Category : Boardinghouses
ISBN : 9781439513460
Eugene Rastignac, a young law student living in a boarding house, meets fellow lodger, Goriot, a ruined merchant who receives occasional secret visits from his daughters
Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 17,52 MB
Release : 2011-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0141968575
Monsieur Goriot is one of a disparate group of lodgers at Mademe Vauquer's dingy Parisian boarding house. At first his wealth inspires respect, but as his circumstances are mysteriously reduced he becomes shunned by those around him, and soon his only remaining visitors are his two beautifully dressed daughters. Goriot's fate is intertwined with two other fellow boarders: the young social climber Eugene Rastignac, who sees a way to gain the acceptance and wealth he craves, and the enigmatic figure of Vautrin, who is hiding darker secrets than anyone. Weaving a compelling and panoramic story of love, money, self-sacrifice, corruption, greed and ambition, Old Man Goriot is Balzac's acknowledged masterpiece. A key novel in his Comédie Humaine series, it is a vividly realized portrait of bourgeois Parisian society in the years following the French Revolution.
Author : David Bellos
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 37,61 MB
Release : 1987-11-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780521316347
A new account of the novel's composition, structure and achievement provides readers with detailed literary and historical background and an explanation of how Balzac challenged prevailing expectations of the novel.
Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher :
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 16,12 MB
Release : 1886
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Author : Honore de Balzac
Publisher :
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 37,53 MB
Release : 1950
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Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher :
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 40,66 MB
Release : 1896
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Author : Jim Booth
Publisher : Watchmaker Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 30,46 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780972178600
"Daniel Randolph Deal is a Southern aristocrat, having the required bloodline, but little of the nobility. A man resistant to the folly of ethics, he prefers a selective, self-indulgent morality. He is a confessed hedonist, albeit responsibly so."--Back cover
Author : Honore de Balzac
Publisher : Everyman's Library
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 31,95 MB
Release : 1991-11-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0679405356
Honoré de Balzac’s great theme was money, and in his best-loved novel, Old Goriot, he explored its uses and abuses with the particularity of a poet. A shabby Parisian boarding house in 1819 is the setting where his colorful characters collide. These include an elderly retired merchant called Old Goriot, who has bankrupted himself for the sake of his two rapacious, social-climbing daughters, Delphine and Anastasie; a mysterious and sinister conspirator named Vautrin; Victorine, a disinherited heiress; and a naive and impoverished law student from the country, Eugène de Rastignac. Rastignac is appalled at first by the greed and corruption he finds in Paris, but he soon sets his sights on conquering high society. He joins forces with the array of schemers who surround him, while the suffering, self-sacrificing Goriot yearns in vain for his daughters’ love. The sprawling, vibrant, and turbulent Paris of the post-Napoleonic era is itself a major character in the novel, an emblem of the social upheaval that Balzac portrays so brilliantly. Old Goriot was the first of Balzac’s novels to employ his famous technique of recurring characters, and it has come to be seen as the keystone in his grand project, The Human Comedy. Translated by Ellen Marriage (Book Jacket Status: Not Jacketed)
Author : Honore De Balzac
Publisher : Namaskar Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,75 MB
Release : 2024-10-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Delve into the intricate tapestry of Parisian society with Honoré de Balzac’s masterwork, "Father Goriot." This compelling novel unfolds in a boarding house where the lives of its inhabitants intertwine, revealing the stark realities of ambition, love, and sacrifice. As you navigate the streets of 19th-century Paris through Balzac’s vivid prose, you may wonder: What lengths will a father go to for the sake of his daughters? Goriot’s unwavering devotion challenges the reader to reflect on the true nature of familial love amidst the backdrop of social ambition and moral decay. But here’s a provocative question: Is love a currency in a world driven by wealth and status? Balzac's keen observations of human behavior expose the heartache and hypocrisy present in society, inviting readers to ponder the costs of social climbing. With rich character development and a detailed portrayal of Parisian life, "Father Goriot" remains a timeless exploration of the complexities of human relationships, making it essential reading for anyone fascinated by literature and the human condition. Are you prepared to witness the profound depths of sacrifice and ambition through the eyes of Father Goriot? This work is more than just a novel; it’s a journey into the heart of humanity and the societal forces that shape our lives. Don’t miss your chance to experience this literary classic. Will you join Balzac in unraveling the intricate dynamics of love and society? Get your copy of "Father Goriot" now, and immerse yourself in a powerful narrative that resonates through the ages!
Author : Honoré de Balzac
Publisher :
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,99 MB
Release : 1902
Category : Fiction, French
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