Pere Goriot

Pere Goriot is a novel written by Honore de Balzac, and this edition is a large print version of the book. The story takes place in Paris during the early 19th century and follows the lives of several characters, including the titular character Pere Goriot, a wealthy merchant who sacrifices everything for his daughters. The novel explores themes of greed, social climbing, and the corrupting influence of money and power. The large print edition makes the text easier to read for those with visual impairments or who prefer larger text. Overall, Pere Goriot is a classic work of French literature that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the harsh realities of life in 19th-century Paris.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1887. Balzac is considered to be the greatest name in the post-Revolutionary literature of France. His writings display a profound knowledge of the human heart, with an extraordinary range of knowledge. A classic example of the French realist novel, which contrasts the social progress of an impoverished but ambitious aristocrat with the tale of a father, whose obsessive love for his daughters leads to his personal and financial ruin. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.