Old Goriot
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Honoré De Balzac
Binding: Hardback
Published: ARON BOOKS - LONDON, 1908
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Honoré de Balzac's Old Goriot presents a poignant narrative within the realist tradition, chronicling the tragic descent of a doting father and the ruthless social climbing of his ambitious lodger, Eugène de Rastignac. This classic of French literature vividly portrays the moral decay and societal stratification of 19th-century Paris, illustrating how ambition and avarice corrupt human relationships. The novel masterfully uncovers the harsh realities of a society driven by wealth and status, offering a biting critique of the era's materialism. Balzac's prose is sharp and incisive, detailing the intricate web of connections and betrayals that define the characters' fates. It ultimately argues for a profound understanding of human nature, both its capacity for selfless love and its susceptibility to destructive desires.
Author: Honoré De Balzac
Binding: Hardback
Published: ARON BOOKS - LONDON, 1908
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Honoré de Balzac's Old Goriot presents a poignant narrative within the realist tradition, chronicling the tragic descent of a doting father and the ruthless social climbing of his ambitious lodger, Eugène de Rastignac. This classic of French literature vividly portrays the moral decay and societal stratification of 19th-century Paris, illustrating how ambition and avarice corrupt human relationships. The novel masterfully uncovers the harsh realities of a society driven by wealth and status, offering a biting critique of the era's materialism. Balzac's prose is sharp and incisive, detailing the intricate web of connections and betrayals that define the characters' fates. It ultimately argues for a profound understanding of human nature, both its capacity for selfless love and its susceptibility to destructive desires.