Old Goriot

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Dissection of greed and sacrifice in Paris.

"Old Goriot" is a cautionary tale about the corrupting power of money and the social ladder, yet it's also a deeply human story. It might really speak to you if you're into character-driven narratives that offer a gritty, unvarnished look at society. Balzac's Paris comes alive with vibrant characters, and the novel's intricate interplay of ambitions and desires could offer you a timeless reflection on personal integrity versus societal pressures.

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Old Goriot

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ISBN: 9780140440171
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 1974-04-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
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Dissection of greed and sacrifice in Paris.

"Old Goriot" is a cautionary tale about the corrupting power of money and the social ladder, yet it's also a deeply human story. It might really speak to you if you're into character-driven narratives that offer a gritty, unvarnished look at society. Balzac's Paris comes alive with vibrant characters, and the novel's intricate interplay of ambitions and desires could offer you a timeless reflection on personal integrity versus societal pressures.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.