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Père Goriot
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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This novel will appeal to readers interested in classic French literature, social dramas, and detailed historical settings. It is ideal for those who appreciate complex character studies and the exploration of 19th-century Parisian society.
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This is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. It is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for money. The detailed descriptions of both affluence and squalor in the Paris of 1819 are an integral part of the drama played out by a wide range of characters, including the sinister but fascinating Vautrin. Unquestionably one of Balzac's finest novels, Père Goriot still has the power to move the modern reader.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years, Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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ISBN: 9780199538751
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 February 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Contributors:
- Translated by A. J. Krailsheimer
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 214g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Translated by A. J. Krailsheimer, Emeritus Student and former Tutor in French at Christ Church, Oxford
Also by Honoré de Balzac
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