Old Goriot
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Balzac
Binding: Hardback
Published: EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing on top of book block.
A poignant work of 19th-century French realism, Old Goriot chronicles the tragic decline of a doting father and the moral corruption of Parisian society. This novel presents a stark portrayal of ambition, betrayal, and unrequited love, set against the backdrop of the city's social strata. Balzac masterfully illustrates the destructive power of materialism and the sacrifices made in pursuit of status. The narrative uncovers the harsh realities of human nature, offering a compelling and often heartbreaking examination of family ties and societal pressures. It stands as a foundational text in the Comédie humaine, revealing the intricate web of human experience with unflinching honesty.
Author: Balzac
Binding: Hardback
Published: EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing on top of book block.
A poignant work of 19th-century French realism, Old Goriot chronicles the tragic decline of a doting father and the moral corruption of Parisian society. This novel presents a stark portrayal of ambition, betrayal, and unrequited love, set against the backdrop of the city's social strata. Balzac masterfully illustrates the destructive power of materialism and the sacrifices made in pursuit of status. The narrative uncovers the harsh realities of human nature, offering a compelling and often heartbreaking examination of family ties and societal pressures. It stands as a foundational text in the Comédie humaine, revealing the intricate web of human experience with unflinching honesty.