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Le Père Goriot

Le Père Goriot1960

Honoré de Balzac, Pierre Georges Castex

About this book

Set in the Paris of 1834, this novel tells the story of a 19th century counterpart to King Lear, a father blindly devoted to his daughters.

Details

First published
1960
OL Work ID
OL42519685W

Subjects

Social life and customsFictionFathers and daughtersOlder menFrench language materials

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