Father Goriot

Father Goriot by Honoré de Balzac is a powerful and unforgettable novel that explores love, ambition, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of society. Set in early nineteenth-century Paris, the story follows the lives of the residents of a modest boarding house, including the devoted father Goriot, whose unconditional love for his daughters leads him to make heartbreaking sacrifices. Through the intertwined journeys of Father Goriot and the ambitious young Eugène de Rastignac, Balzac presents a vivid portrait of social inequality, human desires, and the pursuit of wealth and status. With its richly drawn characters and profound insights into family, greed, and society, Father Goriot remains one of the greatest works of French literature and a landmark of realism.

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E-book: 28 de maio de 2024