Père Goriot
by Honoré de Balzac
Père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 26.1K reader ratings. First published in 1834. The book spans 370 pages.
About Père Goriot
Père Goriot is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. Interwoven with this theme is that of the impoverished young aristocrat, Rastignac, who came to Paris from the provinces to hopefully make his fortune. He befriends Goriot and becomes involved with the daughters. The story is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for wealth.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Honoré de Balzac |
| Published | 1834 |
| Pages | 370 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.82 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,070 |
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What genre is Père Goriot?
Père Goriot is categorized as Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Père Goriot worth reading?
Based on 26.1K reader ratings, Père Goriot has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Père Goriot?
Père Goriot has 370 pages.
Who wrote Père Goriot?
Père Goriot was written by Honoré de Balzac. It was first published in 1834.
What is the ISBN for Père Goriot?
The ISBN-13 for Père Goriot is 9780393971670.0.
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