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Father Goriot

Translated By Ellen Marriage

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  • 278 pages
  • 10 hours of reading

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Exploring post-Napoleonic French life, this novel sequence showcases Balzac's keen observational skills and his unfiltered portrayal of society. His characters, even the minor ones, are richly complex and morally ambiguous, reflecting the nuances of human nature. Inanimate objects, particularly the city of Paris, are infused with personality, enhancing the narrative's depth. Balzac's work significantly influenced notable writers and filmmakers, establishing him as a foundational figure in the realism movement in European literature.

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Father Goriot, Honoré de Balzac

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2023
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