Father Goriot

Father Goriot

Author: Honore De Balzac

Publisher: Namaskar Books

Published: 2024-10-21

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13:

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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!


Pere Goriot (Owc)

Pere Goriot (Owc)

Author: Honoré de Balzac

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780192835697

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Specially commissioned for the World's Classics, this translation includes a full editorial apparatus.


Old Man Goriot

Old Man Goriot

Author: Honoré de Balzac

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2011-01-06

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 0141968575

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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.


The Thirteen

The Thirteen

Author: Honore de Balzac

Publisher: The Floating Press

Published: 2014-06-01

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 1776538374

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This series of three novellas is unified by an overarching motif: in all three tales, a mysterious secret society known as The Thirteen is at work behind the scenes. The men in the group have pledged eternal loyalty to each other, and if any member ever finds himself in peril, it is the sworn duty of the others to come to his aid. Honore de Balzac uses this premise as a device to explore a wide range of topics, including clashes between different classes of society, doomed romances, and intrigue driven by greed.


Vautrin

Vautrin

Author: Honore de Balzac

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2019-09-25

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 3734089476

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Reproduction of the original: Vautrin by Honore de Balzac


The Cambridge Companion to Balzac

The Cambridge Companion to Balzac

Author: Owen Heathcote

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-01-16

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1316867382

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One of the founders of literary realism and the serial novel, Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) was a prolific writer who produced more than a hundred novels, plays and short stories during his career. With its dramatic plots and memorable characters, Balzac's fiction has enthralled generations of readers. 'La Comédie humaine', the vast collection of works in which he strove to document every aspect of nineteenth-century French society, has influenced writers from Flaubert, Zola and Proust to Dostoevsky and Oscar Wilde. This Companion provides a critical reappraisal of Balzac, combining studies of his major novels with guidance on the key narrative and thematic features of his writing. Twelve chapters by world-leading specialists encompass a wide spectrum of topics such as the representation of history, philosophy and religion, the plight of the struggling artist, gender and sexuality, and Balzac's depiction of the creative process itself.


Old Goriot

Old Goriot

Author: Honoré de Balzac

Publisher: Paw Prints

Published: 1951

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781439513460

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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