The Works of Honor de Balzac: The Thirteen, Father Goriot, and Other Stories (Classic Reprint)
No. of pages 812
Published: 2018
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"The Works of Honoré de Balzac: The Thirteen, Father Goriot, and Other Stories" features a collection of Balzac's influential works, encapsulating themes of ambition, love, and social dynamics in 19th-century France. In "Father Goriot," an elderly father sacrifices everything for his daughters, who ultimately abandon him, highlighting the tensions between parental love and societal ambition. "The Thirteen" delves into the world of secret societies, exploring the manipulations and intrigues of Parisian life. Balzac’s keen insights into human nature and society are vividly portrayed through rich characters and intricate plots, making these stories timeless reflections on ambition and familial ties. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 812 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Forgotten Books .