Le Pere Goriot (Petits Classiques Larousse Texte Integral, #78) (World Classics (Abe Books)) (cliffs notes)

by Honore de Balzac

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This French realist novel 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.
This concise supplement to Honore De Balzac's Pere Goriot helps students understand the overall structure of the work, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.
  • ISBN10 1149440619
  • ISBN13 9781149440612
  • Publish Date 14 May 2010 (first published 1 December 1960)
  • Publish Status Unknown
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Nabu Press
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 252
  • Language French