Balzac, Honore de
Old Man Goriot
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140449723
- author:
- Balzac, Honore de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Old Man Goriot is a poignant tale of love, money, and self-sacrifice set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary Paris. Monsieur Goriot's fortunes are shrouded in mystery, inspiring both respect and suspicion from those around him. As his circumstances change, he finds himself increasingly isolated, with only his two daughters for company. The lives of Monsieur Goriot and his fellow lodgers at Mademe Vauquer's boarding house become intertwined in complex ways. Eugene Rastignac, a young social climber, sees an opportunity to rise through the ranks, while Vautrin harbors secrets that threaten to upend their world. This masterful novel weaves together themes of ambition, greed, and corruption, offering a vivid portrait of Parisian society at its most fragile. First published by Penguin Classics, this edition brings Balzac's acknowledged masterpiece to readers once again, with its panoramic story and nuanced characters continuing to captivate audiences today.
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