Father Goriot
One of Balzac's most popular works, set around 1815 during the re-ascendancy of the Bourbon kings following the defeat of Napoleon. Said to have been an inspiration to Charles Dickens and Henry James as well as others, the novel seeks to portray the realism of scenes and people. It is also a commentary upon the changing social strata and mores of the day. (Summary by JCarson)
Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Language: English
Group: Balzac's Human Comedy
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Play 02 | 02 - Section 02 | James E. Carson |
00:58:18 |
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Play 06 | 06 - Section 06 | James E. Carson |
01:01:34 |
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Play 08 | 08 - Section 08 | James E. Carson |
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Play 09 | 09 - Section 09 | James E. Carson |
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Play 10 | 10 - Section 10 | James E. Carson |
01:01:34 |
Play 11 | 11 - Section 11 | James E. Carson |
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Play 12 | 12 - Section 12 | James E. Carson |
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