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by Ellen Marriage (Translator), Honore De Balzac (Author)
The novel takes place during the Bourbon Restoration, which brought profound changes to French society; the struggle by individuals to secure a higher social status is a major theme in the book. The city of Paris also impresses itself on the characters - especially young Rastignac, who grew up in the provinces of southern France. Balzac analyzes, through Goriot and others, the nature of family and marriage, providing a pessimistic view of these institutions.
Number of Pages: 166
Dimensions: 0.35 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN
Publication Date: December 06, 2017
