Product Description

This is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. It is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for money. The detailed descriptions of both affluence and squalor in the Paris of 1819 are an integral part of the drama played out by a wide range of characters, including the sinister but fascinating Vautrin. Unquestionably one of Balzac's finest novels, Pére Goriot still has the power to move the modern reader.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #75078 in Books
• Published on: 2009-02-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Customer Reviews

A Sensual Read
This is a classic book based in Paris in the 19th century. It's theme is a basic one of a young man's aspirations within a society where money and connections count. Apart from the story line, the book gives a fascinating insight into Paris at that time with areas, streets and particular addresses being mentioned. You get a real feel for the what it was like to move around the city at that time. I enjoyed it.