Father Goriot (Annotated)

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Cover of the book Father Goriot (Annotated) by Honore de Balzac, Bronson Tweed Publishing
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Author: Honore de Balzac ISBN: 1230000312935
Publisher: Bronson Tweed Publishing Publication: March 17, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Honore de Balzac
ISBN: 1230000312935
Publisher: Bronson Tweed Publishing
Publication: March 17, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English


Set in Paris in 1819, it follows the intertwined lives of three characters: the elderly doting Goriot; a mysterious criminal-in-hiding named Vautrin; and a naive law student named Eugène de Rastignac.
Originally published in serial form during the winter of 1834/35, Le Père Goriot is widely considered Balzac's most important novel.  It marks the first serious use by the author of characters who had appeared in other books, a technique that distinguishes Balzac's fiction. The novel is also noted as an example of his realist style, using minute details to create character and subtext.
The novel takes place during the Bourbon Restoration, which brought profound changes to French society; the struggle by individuals to secure a higher social status is a major theme in the book. The city of Paris also impresses itself on the characters â€“ especially young Rastignac, who grew up in the provinces of southern France. Balzac analyzes, through Goriot and others, the nature of family and marriage, providing a pessimistic view of these institutions.
This edition has been formatted for your reader, with an active table of contents.  The play has also been annotated, with additional information about the work itself and also Ben Jonson, including an overview, background, writing and publication, plot summary, style, themes, reception, biographical and bibliographical information.
 

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Set in Paris in 1819, it follows the intertwined lives of three characters: the elderly doting Goriot; a mysterious criminal-in-hiding named Vautrin; and a naive law student named Eugène de Rastignac.
Originally published in serial form during the winter of 1834/35, Le Père Goriot is widely considered Balzac's most important novel.  It marks the first serious use by the author of characters who had appeared in other books, a technique that distinguishes Balzac's fiction. The novel is also noted as an example of his realist style, using minute details to create character and subtext.
The novel takes place during the Bourbon Restoration, which brought profound changes to French society; the struggle by individuals to secure a higher social status is a major theme in the book. The city of Paris also impresses itself on the characters â€“ especially young Rastignac, who grew up in the provinces of southern France. Balzac analyzes, through Goriot and others, the nature of family and marriage, providing a pessimistic view of these institutions.
This edition has been formatted for your reader, with an active table of contents.  The play has also been annotated, with additional information about the work itself and also Ben Jonson, including an overview, background, writing and publication, plot summary, style, themes, reception, biographical and bibliographical information.
 

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