Description
Père Goriot is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. Interwoven with this theme is that of the impoverished young aristocrat, Rastignac, who came to Paris from the provinces to hopefully make his fortune. He befriends Goriot and becomes involved with the daughters. The story is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for wealth.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
384 pages
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1997
Publisher
W. W. Norton and Company
Editions
825 editions