Pere Goriot
- 308 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Specially commissioned for the World's Classics, this translation includes a full editorial apparatus.




Specially commissioned for the World's Classics, this translation includes a full editorial apparatus.
"Bouvard and Pécuchet" by Gustave Flaubert is a satirical novel about two clerks exploring various hobbies and professions in search of fulfillment. Through sharp wit and keen social commentary, Flaubert critiques societal pretensions and the absurdity of human endeavors, making it a timeless exploration of the quest for meaning in life.
From Descartes to La Bruyère