Honore de Balzac

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Father Goriot

Beschreibung

""Father Goriot"" is a classic novel written by Honoré de Balzac, one of the most influential French writers of the 19th century. Set in early 19th-century Paris, the story revolves around the lives of several characters, with a particular focus on the elderly widower Jean-Joachim Goriot. The novel delves into themes of social hierarchy, ambition, love, and betrayal. As the narrative unfolds, Balzac masterfully portrays the contrasting worlds of Parisian society, depicting the opulence and superficiality of the upper class as well as the struggles and sacrifices of the lower classes. Through the character of Father Goriot, a selfless and devoted father who suffers at the hands of his ungrateful daughters, the novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the harsh realities of a materialistic society. With its rich characterizations, vivid descriptions, and intricate plot, ""Father Goriot"" offers a penetrating and critical examination of French society during the early 19th century, highlighting the moral and social decay beneath its glamorous façade.

Autor

Honoré de Balzac was a French dramatist and novelist who lived from May 20, 1799, to August 18, 1850. Most people consider the unique sequence La Comédie humaine, which offers a glimpse into post-Napoleonic French life, to be his greatest work. As one of the pioneers of realism in European literature, Balzac is recognized for his astute attention to detail and his raw portrayal of society. His characters are well known for having multiple facets; even his less prominent ones are nuanced, ethically gray, and completely human. Even inanimate objects acquire personality; Paris, which serves as the setting for a large portion of his writing, acquires human characteristics. Numerous well-known authors were affected by his work, including the novelists Émile Zola, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, Gustave Flaubert, and Henry James, as well as the directors Jacques Rivette and François Truffaut. Writers still find inspiration in Balzac's novels, many of which have been adapted into motion pictures. According to James, he is "really the father of us all." Honoré de Balzac was born into a family that wanted to be respected for their hard work and dedication. His father, Bernard-François Balssa, was raised in Tarn, a province in southern France, as one of eleven children of an artisan family.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9789355842022
• ISBN-10: 9355842023
• Artikelnr.: 68571745