Father Goriot

Father Goriot

by Honoré de Balzac

Set in the opulent yet unforgiving Parisian society of the early 19th century, *Father Goriot* explores the complex dynamics of love, family, and social ambition. The novel revolves around the poignant story of Goriot, a retired businessman, who sacrifices everything for his daughters' happiness. As he falls deeper into poverty and despair, the reader witnesses the morally corrupting influence of money and social status on those around him. The novel delves into themes of social mobility, the pursuit of wealth and love, and the enduring power of human connection.

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Honoré de was a French novelist and playwright. The novel sequence La Comédie humaine, which presents a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life, is generally viewed as his magnum opus....

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