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Pere Goriot, Paperback / softback Book

Pere Goriot Paperback / softback

Part of the Oxford World's Classics series

Paperback / softback

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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, Père Goriot still has the power to move the modern reader. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe.

Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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