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Historical Context
A Short Introduction To The Period of The 19th Century
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Set in Paris during the Bourbon Restoration, the story revolves around the rise and fall of Eugène de Rastignac, an ambitious law student, and his relationship with the enigmatic, tragic figure of Father Goriot.
The novel masterfully weaves a captivating tapestry of human relationships, ambition, and desire within the boarding house Maison Vauquer. At the heart of the narrative lies Goriot, a once-wealthy merchant, now a destitute, broken man, driven by the all-consuming love for his two ungrateful daughters. The ever-astute Rastignac finds himself entangled in the cruel machinations of Parisian high society, as he navigates the treacherous terrain of social climbing, wealth, and power.
Balzac's incisive, unsparing prose vividly captures the complexity of human nature and the darker corners of 19th-century Paris, with its opulence and squalor, honor and betrayal.
Ellen Marriage's translation remains true to Balzac's original intent, giving readers an authentic experience of this literary masterpiece. Father Goriot is an enthralling exploration of the human condition and a timeless tale of the relentless pursuit of happiness at any cost.
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