Pere Goriot: A Norton Critical Edition
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Pere Goriot: A Norton Critical Edition

by Honoré De Balzac

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Balzac's classic novel reveals the cost of social ambition in 19th-century Paris through the story of a father's sacrifices and his daughters' ingratitude.

ISBN-13 9780393971668 ASIN 039397166X Views 222 Publisher W W Norton & Co Inc Year 1997 Edition Critical Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 370 Created February 14, 2026 Updated August 09, 2026
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Pere Goriot is a landmark work of French realism that explores the harsh realities of Parisian society.

The story examines the relationships between a devoted father and his daughters amid the pursuit of wealth and status.

This Norton Critical Edition provides essential context for understanding Balzac's portrayal of human ambition and social dynamics.

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